The Fortuneteller: Or Peeps Into Futurity (1861) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167042959)

The Fortuneteller: Or Peeps Into Futurity is a novel written by Louisa Lawford and first published in 1861. The story is set in 18th century England and follows the life of a young girl named Rosamund, who is born into poverty but has the gift of second sight. Rosamund's mother is a fortuneteller and teaches her daughter the art of divination, which she uses to help people in her community. As Rosamund grows older, she becomes a successful fortuneteller herself and gains the attention of the wealthy and powerful. However, her gift also attracts the attention of those who fear and mistrust her abilities. Rosamund's life takes a dramatic turn when she is accused of witchcraft and must fight to clear her name.The novel explores themes of class, power, and superstition, and offers a glimpse into the world of fortunetelling and divination in 18th century England. With vivid descriptions and engaging characters, The Fortuneteller: Or Peeps Into Futurity is a fascinating historical novel that will appeal to readers interested in the occult, as well as those interested in the social and cultural history of England.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: Louisa Lawford
ISBN-10: 1167042956
ISBN-13: 9781167042959
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 142
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d