Publisher's Synopsis
Self-Surrender: Or The Cruise Of The Yacht Ayacanora (1876) is a novel written by Euphemia E. G. Bussell. The story follows the journey of a young woman named Edith, who is on a voyage on the yacht Ayacanora with her father and brother. Edith is struggling with the decision of whether to marry a man she does not love or to follow her heart and pursue a different path. During the voyage, Edith meets a young man named Guy, who is also on board the yacht. The two quickly form a connection, and Edith begins to question her previous decisions. As the journey progresses, Edith must confront her feelings and make a difficult choice between following tradition and societal expectations or following her heart and pursuing true love. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and self-discovery, and offers a glimpse into the societal expectations and pressures faced by women in the 19th century. Bussell's writing style is descriptive and engaging, transporting the reader to the world of the Ayacanora and the characters' inner struggles. Self-Surrender: Or The Cruise Of The Yacht Ayacanora is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the human heart and the choices we make in life.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.
