Publisher's Synopsis
The Reflections of Ambrosine is a novel written by Elinor Glyn. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ambrosine, who is orphaned at a young age and brought up by her uncle. Ambrosine is a beautiful and intelligent young woman, who is pursued by many suitors. However, she is not interested in any of them and is waiting for her true love.The book is set in the late 19th century and is a typical romantic novel of that era. The story is full of twists and turns, and the reader is kept on their toes throughout the book. The book is written in a simple and elegant style, which makes it easy to read.The main character, Ambrosine, is a strong and independent woman who is not afraid to stand up for herself. She is a role model for young women of that era and is an inspiration to many. The book is a reflection of the society of that time, where women were expected to be submissive and obedient.Overall, The Reflections of Ambrosine is a captivating novel that is sure to keep the reader engaged from beginning to end. It is a must-read for anyone who loves romantic novels and is interested in the history of that era.""Everything!"" he said, in a fury, thumping the table so hard that a little Dresden-china figure fell down and broke into pieces on the parquet floor. ""Everything! Your great eyes are always sad. You never take the least interest in anything about any of us. You are docile--yes; and obedient--yes; and when I hold you in my arms I might be holding a stuffed doll for all the response you make. And when I kiss you, you shudder!""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.
