Ombra

By Mrs. Oliphant and Margaret Oliphant

Book Overview

""Ombra"" is a novel written by Mrs. Oliphant. The story follows the life of a young woman named Cecilia, who has been raised in a sheltered environment by her wealthy family. However, when she falls in love with a man named Arthur, her family disapproves of their relationship and forces her to break it off.Cecilia is heartbroken and turns to her cousin, Ombra, for comfort. Ombra is a mysterious and somewhat unsettling figure, but she takes Cecilia under her wing and introduces her to a new world of art, literature, and intellectualism.As Cecilia becomes more involved with Ombra and her circle of friends, she begins to realize that there is more to life than the sheltered existence she has always known. However, she also begins to suspect that Ombra may not be who she seems, and that there may be dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of their seemingly idyllic world.As the story unfolds, Cecilia must navigate the complexities of her relationships with both Arthur and Ombra, and come to terms with the truth about herself and those around her. ""Ombra"" is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and self-discovery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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: 1163291013
• ISBN13: 9781163291016
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"