Publisher's Synopsis
The Silver Cord and the Golden Bowl is a novel written by Grace Adele Pierce in 1901. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edna Earle, who is torn between her love for a wealthy man named John Lawrence and her duty to care for her sick mother. The novel explores themes of love, duty, sacrifice, and the struggle between materialism and spirituality.Edna's mother is bedridden and requires constant care, which Edna provides dutifully. However, this leaves her with little time for herself, and she is forced to put her own desires and dreams on hold. When John Lawrence, a wealthy man with a troubled past, enters her life, Edna is torn between her love for him and her responsibility to her mother.As the story unfolds, Edna must make difficult choices that will impact not only her own future but also the lives of those around her. She must decide whether to follow her heart or fulfill her duty, and whether material wealth is worth sacrificing spiritual fulfillment.The Silver Cord and the Golden Bowl is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle between materialism and spirituality. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
