Broken Away (1897)

Broken Away is a novel written by Beatrice Ethel Grimshaw and first published in 1897. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Nellie, who is forced to leave her home in Australia and move to England after her father's death. Nellie is determined to make a new life for herself and sets out to find work and make new friends. However, she soon discovers that life in England is not as easy as she thought it would be. She faces many challenges, including poverty, discrimination, and loneliness. Despite these difficulties, Nellie remains strong and determined, and eventually finds happiness and love. The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the struggle for independence in a time when women's rights were limited. Grimshaw's writing is vivid and engaging, and she paints a vivid picture of life in late 19th century England. Overall, Broken Away is a poignant and inspiring story of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world.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.