Vashti: Or Until Death Us Do Part (1883) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167227585)

Vashti: Or Until Death Us Do Part is a novel written by Augusta Jane Wilson and published in 1883. The story follows the life of Vashti, a young woman who marries a man named John Forster. The couple's marriage is troubled from the beginning, as John is controlling and abusive towards Vashti. Despite this, Vashti remains loyal to her husband and tries to make their marriage work.As the years go by, Vashti becomes increasingly unhappy and isolated. She longs for love and companionship but is unable to find it in her marriage. Eventually, she meets a man named Philip, who offers her the love and support she has been craving. However, Vashti is torn between her loyalty to John and her desire for a better life.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the role of women in Victorian society. It also sheds light on the issue of domestic abuse, which was not widely discussed at the time the book was written. Overall, Vashti: Or Until Death Us Do Part is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the 19th century.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 Jane Wilson
ISBN-10: 1167227581
ISBN-13: 9781167227585
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d