The Curate's Wife: A Tale For 186- (1860)

By John And Charles Mozley

Book Overview

The Curate's Wife is a novel written by John and Charles Mozley, first published in 1860. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Lucy, who marries a curate. Lucy is a kind and gentle woman who is devoted to her husband and her community. However, her life is turned upside down when her husband becomes ill and dies suddenly.Left alone with two young children, Lucy struggles to make ends meet and provide for her family. She is faced with the challenges of being a single mother in a society that does not value women's independence. Despite these difficulties, Lucy remains steadfast in her faith and her determination to provide for her family.As the story unfolds, Lucy must navigate the complicated social and religious norms of her time, while also dealing with the advances of a wealthy and influential man who wants to marry her. The novel explores themes of love, loss, faith, and the role of women in society.Overall, The Curate's Wife is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the early 19th century. It is a tale of resilience, perseverance, and the power of faith in the face of adversity.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: 1167042425
• ISBN13: 9781167042423
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"