The Blessing (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258356170)

""The Blessing"" by Nancy Mitford is a novel that tells the story of Grace Allingham, a young woman from a wealthy family who falls in love with a struggling artist named Charles-Edouard. Against the wishes of her parents, Grace marries Charles-Edouard and the couple move to Paris to start their life together.As they navigate the ups and downs of their marriage, Grace becomes increasingly disillusioned with her husband's lack of ambition and financial success. Meanwhile, Charles-Edouard becomes more and more preoccupied with his work, leaving Grace feeling neglected and alone.Despite their difficulties, Grace and Charles-Edouard are blessed with two children, and they try to make the best of their situation. However, as their marriage deteriorates further, Grace must decide whether to stay with her husband or leave him for good.""The Blessing"" is a poignant and witty exploration of love, marriage, and the challenges that come with trying to make a life with someone who is very different from oneself. Mitford's writing is sharp and insightful, and her characters are vividly drawn and memorable. This novel is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted story about the complexities of human relationships.The Love And Marriage Of A Beautiful Englishwoman And A Glamorous French Marquis.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: Nancy Mitford
ISBN-10: 1258356171
ISBN-13: 9781258356170
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2012
Pages: 310
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d