Publisher's Synopsis
Shining After Rain or The Sisters Vow V2: A Tale (1857) is a novel written by an anonymous author. It tells the story of two sisters, Gertrude and Edith, who are forced to navigate the challenges of life in nineteenth-century England. Gertrude is the elder sister, and she is determined to marry well and secure a comfortable life for herself and her family. Edith, on the other hand, is more idealistic and dreams of a life filled with love and adventure.As the sisters grow older, their paths diverge even further. Gertrude marries a wealthy man and enjoys a life of luxury, but she soon realizes that her husband is not the man she thought he was. Edith, meanwhile, falls in love with a man who is not of her social class, and she must decide whether to follow her heart or conform to society's expectations.Throughout the novel, the sisters must confront issues of class, gender, and morality. They must also contend with the expectations placed upon them by their family and society at large. Ultimately, Shining After Rain or The Sisters Vow V2: A Tale is a story about the choices we make and the consequences of those choices. It is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a window into the world of Victorian England.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.
