In Summer Shade: A Novel (1892)

In Summer Shade is a novel written by Mary E. Mann and published in 1892. The story follows the life of a young woman named Hetty Sorrel who lives in a small village in England. Hetty is a beautiful and charming girl who dreams of a better life than the one she has in her village. She is courted by two men, the handsome and wealthy Arthur Donnithorne and the poor but honest Adam Bede. Hetty is torn between her love for Arthur and her sense of duty to Adam.As Hetty struggles to make a decision about her future, she is faced with a series of challenges that test her character and her beliefs. She becomes pregnant by Arthur but is too afraid to tell him or anyone else. She runs away from the village and tries to start a new life, but her past catches up with her and she is forced to face the consequences of her actions.In Summer Shade is a powerful and emotional story about love, duty, and the consequences of our choices. It explores the themes of class, gender, and morality in Victorian England and provides a vivid portrait of life in a small village during that time period. With its complex characters and compelling plot, In Summer Shade is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.