Lesley's Guardians V2 (1864) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437114454)

Lesley's Guardians V2 is a novel written by Cecil Home and first published in 1864. It is the second volume of a two-part series and follows the story of the titular character, Lesley, and her guardians. The novel is set in England during the mid-19th century and explores themes of love, family, and social class.Lesley is a young woman who has been orphaned and left in the care of her guardians, Mr. and Mrs. Lacy. The Lacys are a wealthy couple who take Lesley under their wing and provide her with a comfortable life. However, Lesley soon discovers that her guardians have their own motives for taking her in and that their intentions may not be entirely pure.As Lesley navigates her new life with the Lacys, she meets and falls in love with a young man named Frank. However, their relationship is threatened by the social divide between them, as Frank comes from a lower class than Lesley.Throughout the novel, Lesley must navigate the complicated relationships with her guardians, her love for Frank, and the societal pressures that come with her position as a wealthy young woman. The story is a compelling exploration of love and social class in Victorian England, and Home's writing style captures the nuances of the time period and the characters' struggles with authenticity and depth.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.

Author: Cecil Home, Julia Augusta Webster
ISBN-10: 1437114458
ISBN-13: 9781437114454
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d