A Woman Sold (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419104268)

""A Woman Sold"" is a novel written by Augusta Webster. The story revolves around a young woman named Rhoda who is sold into marriage by her father to a wealthy landowner named John. Rhoda is initially excited about the prospect of marrying a wealthy man and living a life of luxury, but soon realizes that her marriage is not what she had imagined. John is controlling and abusive, and Rhoda is forced to endure his mistreatment for years. Along the way, she meets a kind and compassionate man named Edward, who becomes her confidante and eventually her lover. As Rhoda struggles to break free from her oppressive marriage, she must navigate the complex social norms of Victorian England and find the strength to stand up for herself. ""A Woman Sold"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of love, marriage, and gender roles in nineteenth-century society.Sometimes He Comes To See Them: I Have Met Him There. They Say He's Growing Famous At The Bar, Rich Too-- A Very Rising Man. I Give You Joy. A Husband With Both Means And Merit! Why, You Must Have Sold Your Soul To Have Such Luck, Signed A Red Bond To Satan.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.

Author: Augusta Webster
ISBN-10: 1419104268
ISBN-13: 9781419104268
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.46d