Bøger af Rosa Nouchette Carey

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Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - I was always sorry that my name was Esther; not that I found fault with the name itself, but it was too grave, too full of meaning for such an insignificant person. Some one who was learned in such matters - I think it was Allan - told me once that it meant a star, or good fortune. It may be so, but the real meaning lay for me in the marginal note of my Bible: Esther, fair of form and good in countenance, that Hadassah, who was brought to the palace of Shushan, the beautiful Jewish queen who loved and succored her suffering people; truly a bright particular star among them. Girls, even the best of them, have their whims and fancies, and I never looked at myself in the glass on high days and holidays, when a festive garb was desirable, without a scornful protest, dumbly uttered, against so shining a name.

Herb of Grace is a novel written by Rosa Nouchette Carey. The story is set in the Victorian era and revolves around the life of a young woman named Grace Ashley. Grace is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and lives a sheltered life in London. However, her life takes a drastic turn when her father dies and she is left with no means of support.Grace is forced to leave her comfortable life and move to a small village in the countryside to live with her aunt. There, she meets a young doctor named Herbert Ross and the two quickly become friends. As Grace adjusts to her new life, she learns to appreciate the simple pleasures of rural living and develops a deep affection for Herbert.However, their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy suitor who is determined to win Grace's hand in marriage. As Grace struggles to choose between her heart and her duty, she must also confront the secrets of her past and the truth about her father's business dealings.Herb of Grace is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and redemption. It explores themes of social class, family, and the sacrifices we make for those we love. With its vivid descriptions of Victorian England and its relatable characters, this novel is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages.""You may as well shut your mouth, Caleb, if you have got nothing better to say than that, and if you have not eyes to see the dear lamb is dwindling more and more every day in this cellar of a place. 'Plenty of fresh air and light, ' says the doctor, 'and as much nourishment as you can get her to swallow, ' and all the winter we have to burn gas or sit in darkness through the livelong day, and the fog choking the breath out of one.""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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.