Publisher's Synopsis
Unawares is a novel written by Frances Mary Peard and originally published in 1872. The story takes place in a small English village and follows the lives of two young women, Edith and Nelly. Edith is the daughter of a wealthy and influential family, while Nelly is a poor orphan who has been taken in by a local farmer.Despite their different backgrounds, Edith and Nelly become close friends and confidantes. However, their friendship is threatened when Edith's father arranges for her to marry a wealthy but cruel man named Sir Henry. Nelly tries to intervene, but her efforts are in vain and Edith is forced to marry Sir Henry.As the story unfolds, Edith's marriage becomes increasingly unhappy and she begins to regret her decision. Meanwhile, Nelly finds herself falling in love with a young man named Frank, who is also from a wealthy family. However, their love is forbidden by society and they must keep their feelings hidden.Throughout the novel, Peard explores themes of class, love, and the role of women in Victorian society. The story is told with a gentle and compassionate tone, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. Unawares is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in Victorian England.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.
