The View (1819)

By Chandos Leigh

Book Overview

The View is a novel written by Chandos Leigh and published in 1819. The story is set in England and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Emily and Caroline, who are forced to leave their home due to financial difficulties. They move to a small village where they meet a group of interesting characters, including a wealthy landowner, a reclusive artist, and a mysterious stranger.As the sisters settle into their new life, they become embroiled in a series of events that test their relationships and their own sense of identity. Emily falls in love with the landowner, but their relationship is threatened by his disapproving mother and his own uncertain feelings. Meanwhile, Caroline is drawn to the artist, who challenges her to confront her own fears and desires.Throughout the novel, Leigh explores themes of love, class, and identity, as well as the role of women in society. The View is a compelling and insightful portrayal of life in early 19th century England, and a testament to Leigh's skill as a writer.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: 110440673X
• ISBN13: 9781104406738
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"