Persis Yorke (1896)

Persis Yorke is a novel written by Sydney Christian and published in 1896. The story is set in England and follows the life of the titular character, Persis Yorke, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in society. Persis is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and is expected to marry well and lead a comfortable life. However, she is not content with this path and longs for something more meaningful.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, class, and gender roles. Persis finds herself torn between two suitors, one from her own social class and another who is a working-class artist. She must decide whether to follow her heart or conform to societal expectations.Throughout the book, Persis faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including family conflicts, financial difficulties, and societal pressures. She must navigate these challenges while staying true to herself and her values.Overall, Persis Yorke is a compelling story of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world. It offers a glimpse into Victorian-era society and the struggles faced by women during this time period.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.