Afterwards (1914)

Afterwards is a novel written by Emma Sarah Allen and published in 1914. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Burton, who is forced to confront the harsh realities of life after the death of her father. Mary is left to fend for herself and her younger brother, Tom, in a world that is unforgiving and cruel.As Mary struggles to make ends meet, she meets a wealthy businessman named John Goring, who offers to help her and her brother. John is kind and generous, and Mary soon finds herself falling in love with him. However, their relationship is threatened by John's jealous and manipulative ex-wife, who will stop at nothing to get him back.As Mary navigates the complexities of her relationship with John, she also grapples with the challenges of raising her brother and making a life for herself. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, each with their own struggles and triumphs.Afterwards is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity. Emma Sarah Allen's vivid prose brings to life the world of early 20th century England, and her characters are richly drawn and deeply human. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, romance, or stories of triumph over 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.