The Old Maid (1764)
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Overview
The Old Maid is a novel written by Mary Singleton and published in 1764. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the life of Miss Charlotte Wentworth, a young woman who, despite her beauty and charm, remains unmarried and becomes known as the ""old maid"" of the town. As the story progresses, Charlotte faces various challenges and obstacles, including the betrayal of a close friend and the loss of her inheritance, but she ultimately finds happiness and fulfillment in unexpected ways. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, social status, and the role of women in society during the Georgian era. With its vivid descriptions of life in 18th-century England and its engaging characters, The Old Maid is a timeless classic that continues to captivate 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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781104500702
- ISBN-10: 1104500701
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: May 2009
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.65 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.91 pounds
- Page Count: 308
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