Realities Not a Novel, a Tale From Real Life, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Harding, Anne Raikes

 
9781330491539: Realities Not a Novel, a Tale From Real Life, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Provocative social drama meets moral debate in a vivid 19th‑century tale. In this installment, Augusta St. Orme moves through a world of pious elders, sharp wit, and shifting loyalties, where every conversation tests what people call virtue and duty. As ideas clash over scripture, law, and what it means to care for others, the book follows a young woman who balances charity with independence, and friendship with family expectation.

The story tracks intimate discussions between Augusta and a skeptical captain, as well as scenes of modest living and high moral rhetoric in a close‑knit circle. It lays out how faith, politics, and everyday choices shape a family and their social circle, without shying away from controversy or nuance. Expect thoughtful dialogue, character contrasts, and a sense of the era’s moral stakes as the plot unfolds.

- Deliberate conversations on virtue, vice, and the role of religion in daily life
- A sharp portrait of a young woman navigating tradition, friendship, and personal beliefs
- Interactions between family duty, social pressure, and independent thinking
- A window into how a careful mind weighs law, scripture, and contemporary ideas

Ideal for readers drawn to historical fiction that probes morality, gender roles, and the costs of outspoken ideas.

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