Publisher's Synopsis
The Wish and the Way: Or Passages in the Life of Rose Burgoyne is a novel written by Mary Helen Holt and published in 1871. The book tells the story of Rose Burgoyne, a young woman who is torn between her desire for independence and her duty to her family. Rose is a talented artist who longs to pursue her passion, but her father insists that she marry a wealthy man to secure the family's financial future. As Rose navigates her way through society and tries to find a way to follow her dreams while still fulfilling her obligations, she encounters a number of challenges and setbacks. Along the way, she must grapple with issues of class, gender, and personal identity. The novel is set in England in the mid-19th century, and it offers a vivid depiction of the social and cultural mores of the time. It also explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for self-determination. Overall, The Wish and the Way is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a rich and nuanced portrait of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world.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.
