Between Times (1891)

Between Times is a novel written by Walter Learned and first published in 1891. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Hester, who is torn between her love for two men. The first is her childhood friend, Jack, who is a struggling artist. The second is a wealthy businessman named Mr. Carleton, who offers Hester a life of luxury and comfort. As Hester navigates her feelings for both men, she is also dealing with family drama and societal pressures. Her father is an alcoholic and her mother is controlling, making it difficult for Hester to make her own decisions. Additionally, Hester is constantly judged by her peers for her indecisiveness and inability to choose between the two men. Throughout the novel, Learned explores themes of love, class, family, and societal expectations. He also provides a glimpse into life in the late 19th century, with vivid descriptions of clothing, social events, and daily routines. Overall, Between Times is a captivating read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance novels. It offers a nuanced portrayal of a woman's struggle to find her place in the world and make choices that align with her true desires.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.