The Balance Of Comfort V2 : Or The Old Maid And Married Woman, A Novel (1817)
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The Balance of Comfort V2: Or The Old Maid and Married Woman, A Novel is a book written by Mrs. Ross and was first published in 1817. The novel is a sequel to the first volume, which was published a year earlier. The story revolves around two women, one an old maid and the other a married woman, who are trying to find balance and comfort in their lives. The old maid, Miss Waverly, is a spinster who has been living with her brother for many years. She is content with her life, but when her brother dies, she is forced to leave her home and find a new place to live. The married woman, Mrs. Merton, is unhappily married to a man who is abusive and unfaithful. She longs for a better life but is unsure of how to achieve it. The two women meet and become friends, helping each other to find the balance and comfort they both seek. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, friendship, and the struggle for independence and self-determination. It is a fascinating and insightful look into the lives of women during the early 19th century.In Three Volumes.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781167247750
- ISBN-10: 1167247752
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.84 pounds
- Page Count: 284
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