Publisher's Synopsis
The Encounter is a historical romance novel written by Anne Douglas Sedgwick. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of two young women, Hester and Isobel, who come from very different backgrounds. Hester is a wealthy heiress who is used to a life of luxury and privilege, while Isobel is a working-class girl who has had to struggle for everything she has.Despite their differences, the two women become friends and their lives become intertwined in unexpected ways. Hester is engaged to a wealthy man, but she finds herself drawn to Isobel's brother, a struggling artist who has captured her heart. Meanwhile, Isobel is pursued by a wealthy man who wants to marry her, but she is unsure if she can give up her independence for a life of luxury.As the story unfolds, the two women must navigate the complexities of love, class, and society in order to find happiness and fulfillment. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including artists, musicians, and socialites, who add depth and richness to the story.The Encounter is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, friendship, and the struggle for self-discovery in a changing world. Sedgwick's vivid descriptions of the settings and characters bring the story to life, and her skillful storytelling keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end. This is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.1915. Anne Douglas Sedgwick (Mrs. Basil de Selincourt), expatriate American writer whose best-selling fiction observed European and American cultural differences. Sedgwick writes that those familiar with the life of a famous modern philosopher will find a resemblance to his tragicomic love affair in the story of Ludwig Wehlitz and Persis Fennamy. The book begins: It was very still in the Pension Muller. The oil-lamp had been thriftily extinguished in the entrance hall an hour before, and it was two hours since the band had ceased playing in the Kur-Garten. The last murmurs of the little German watering-place, held in the shallow cup of its surrounding hills, came, irresolutely, lethargically, through the open window where Persis Fennamy sat, like the broken words of a child that falls asleep. The window was at the back of the pension and overlooked, from its top story, the gnarled old apple-trees in the garden below, where tin tables stood among untidy grass. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.