Like Ships Upon The Sea: A Novel (1883)

By Frances Eleanor Trollope

Book Overview

""Like Ships Upon The Sea"" is a novel written by Frances Eleanor Trollope and published in 1883. The story revolves around the lives of two women, Lady Grace and Lady Elvira, who come from different backgrounds but are united by their love for the same man, Sir George. Lady Grace is a virtuous and intelligent woman who is deeply in love with Sir George, while Lady Elvira is a beautiful and selfish woman who sees Sir George as a means to gain social status and wealth. The novel explores the themes of love, betrayal, and social class, as the characters navigate their relationships and the societal expectations placed upon them. As the title suggests, the novel draws upon the metaphor of ships upon the sea, highlighting the uncertainty and unpredictability of life and love. Through its vivid characters and compelling storyline, ""Like Ships Upon The Sea"" offers a captivating glimpse into Victorian society and the complexities of human relationships.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164039962
• ISBN13: 9781164039969
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"