Publisher's Synopsis
Wives and Widows: Or The Broken Life is a novel written by Ann Sophia Stephens and published in 1869. The story follows the lives of two women, Marion and Elsie, who are married to brothers. Marion is happily married to her husband, but her life takes a turn for the worse when he dies suddenly, leaving her a widow. Elsie, on the other hand, is in an unhappy marriage and is relieved when her husband dies. However, she soon learns that being a widow is not easy, especially when she is left with a young child to raise on her own.The novel explores the themes of love, loss, and the challenges faced by women in the 19th century. It also highlights the societal expectations placed on women during this time period, particularly the pressure to marry and the limited options available to them if they became widowed.Stephens' writing is characterized by her attention to detail and her ability to create vivid and relatable characters. Her portrayal of the two women in Wives and Widows is both sympathetic and realistic, making the novel a compelling read for anyone interested in the lives of women during the Victorian era.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.
