Publisher's Synopsis
The Old Maid is a novel written by Mary Singleton and published in 1764. The story follows the life of a woman named Miss Harriot Vernon, who is known as an old maid due to her unmarried status. Despite her intelligence, wit, and beauty, Harriot has remained single due to a combination of societal expectations, personal pride, and a lack of suitable suitors.As the novel progresses, Harriot's life becomes increasingly complicated. She is courted by several men, including a wealthy and charming but unscrupulous suitor named Mr. Lovelace. Meanwhile, her cousin, Miss Louisa Vernon, becomes engaged to a man named Mr. Temple, who is revealed to be Harriot's former lover.Throughout the novel, Harriot struggles to come to terms with her feelings for Mr. Temple, her desire for independence, and her fear of being alone. She also grapples with the expectations of society and the limitations placed on women during this time period.The Old Maid is a poignant and insightful novel that explores themes of love, marriage, independence, and societal expectations. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women during the 18th century and is a must-read for fans of classic literature.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.
