Publisher's Synopsis
Peace Pelican, Spinster: A Love Story is a novel written by Christabel Goldsmith and published in 1881. The story follows the life of a woman named Peace Pelican, who is a spinster living in the 19th century. Peace is a kind and caring person who has dedicated her life to helping others, particularly those who are less fortunate. Despite her selflessness, she is often overlooked and undervalued by those around her.However, everything changes when Peace meets a man named John, who is also kind and caring. The two quickly develop a deep connection and fall in love. However, their relationship is not without its challenges. John is from a wealthy family and his parents do not approve of his relationship with Peace, who comes from a lower social class. Additionally, Peace is hesitant to enter into a romantic relationship because she fears it will take away from her ability to help others.Throughout the novel, readers are taken on a journey of love, self-discovery, and societal expectations. The story explores themes such as class, gender roles, and the meaning of true love. As Peace and John navigate their relationship, they must also navigate the expectations and prejudices of those around them.Overall, Peace Pelican, Spinster: A Love Story is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of love and society in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
