Celia: In Search of a Husband (1809)
Medora Gordon Byron
Celia: In Search of a Husband (1809)
Medora Gordon Byron
Celia: In Search Of A Husband is a novel written by Medora Gordon Byron and published in 1809. The story follows the titular character, Celia, as she navigates the social expectations and pressures of finding a suitable husband in Georgian England. Celia is a young woman of modest means who desires nothing more than to marry for love, but her family and society at large believe that a good match should be based on wealth and status. As Celia attends balls and social events, she meets a variety of suitors, including the dashing but unreliable Sir Edward, the wealthy but arrogant Mr. Beaumont, and the kind and intelligent Mr. Howard. Along the way, Celia must navigate the complex social dynamics of Georgian England, including the gossip and rivalries of her fellow debutantes and the expectations placed upon her by her family. Throughout the novel, Celia struggles to reconcile her own desires with the expectations of those around her, and must ultimately decide whether to follow her heart or conform to the expectations of society. The novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Georgian England, with its rigid social hierarchies and complex rules of courtship and marriage. Overall, Celia: In Search Of A Husband is a charming and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance, as well as anyone interested in the social history of Georgian England.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.
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