It May Be True - Wood, Henry

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Résumé :
Surrounded by mountains, valleys, and forests, Ashliegh, England is a picturesque village, and seemingly the perfect place to live. However, still mourning the death of her father and navigating the sometimes-suffocating love of her mother, Amy Neville longs for a change of scenery. After being encouraged and supported by a family friend, Mrs. Elrington, Amy is finally given an opportunity to grow when she is offered a governess position for a family in another village. When she is finally able to convince her mother to allow her to move away, Amy is excited and nervous to start her journey into her professional life. However, the Linchmore family is hardly inclined to make anything easier for her. Tasked with caring for and educating children that want nothing to do with her, Amy struggles to be a positive influence in the children's life. Meanwhile, Amy must attempt to keep the peace between she and Mrs. Linchmore after getting caught in the middle of drama nearly a decade in the making between Mrs. Linchmore and Mrs. Elrington. First published in 1865, It May Be True by Mrs. Henry Wood is an obscure and sentimental work of historical fiction filled with secret and drama. Featuring stunning detail of characters, customs, and settings, Wood portrays an intimate perspective of the culture and social norms of the class division in 19th century England. This edition of It May Be True by Mrs. Henry Wood now features a striking new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of It May Be True crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original sentiment and drama of Mrs. Henry Wood's work. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe....

Biographie:
Mrs Henry Wood was born in Worcester, England. She began writing at a young age and published her first novel, The Nightshade in 1854. Her early works were often serialized in newspapers, a common practice for Victorian novelists and in addition to East Lynne, her other notable works include The Channings (1862), The Shadow of Ashlydyat (1863), and Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles (1862). These novels typically feature intricate plots and strong moral messages. Wood's novels often address social issues such as gender roles, class disparity, and the position of women in society. Her characters frequently grapple with these issues, reflecting her own views on social reform and Mrs. Henry Wood was one of the best-selling authors of her time and enjoyed significant popularity in both England and America Wood's novels are known for their melodramatic elements, detailed character development, and exploration of moral and social issues. Her writing often delves into themes of love, betrayal, and social class, reflecting the values and concerns of Victorian society. Her detailed portrayal of domestic life, moral dilemmas, and social issues contributed to the development of Victorian domestic fiction....

Sommaire:
Mrs. Henry Wood (17 January 1814 - February 10, 1887) was an English author. She is well known for her 1861 novel East Lynne. Many of her works sold well abroad and were extensively read in the United States. She was more well-known in Australia than Charles Dickens at the time. Ellen Price was born in Worcester in 1814. She married Henry Wood in 1836, and they resided in Dauphin?, South France, for 20 years. Following the failure of Wood's business, the family (including four children) returned to England and resided in Upper Norwood, near London, where Ellen Wood began writing. This benefited the family. Henry Wood died in 1866. She wrote more than 30 novels, many of which (particularly East Lynne) were extremely popular. Some of the most well-known include Danesbury House, Oswald Cray, Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles, The Channings, Lord Oakburn's Daughters, and The Shadow of Ashlydyat. Her literary tone is conservative and Christian, with occasional religious rhetoric....