Sophia: A Romance by Stanley John Weyman
"Sophia: A Romance" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical romance novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the year 1742, the narrative follows a young woman named Sophia Northey as she navigates familial pressures and her own desires amidst the constraints of society. The central conflict revolves around Sophia's refusal to accept the marriage proposal from the wealthy but much older Sir Hervey Coke, in favor of her feelings
for a charming yet impoverished Irishman, Mr. Hawkesworth. The opening of the story establishes a tense atmosphere in the Northey household, where Sophia is being pressured by her brother-in-law, Mr. Northey, and her sister, Mrs. Northey, to marry Sir Hervey. Their harsh treatment of Sophia, who feels trapped by their expectations and ridiculed for her affection towards Hawkesworth, reveals her inner turmoil and desire for independence. As discussions unfold, tensions rise, setting the stage for the challenges she will face in balancing familial duty and personal happiness. The stage is set for a dramatic exploration of love, agency, and societal expectations in a vibrant historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sophia: A Romance |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39168 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39168-7 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Last Update | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 289 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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