Jane Hardy

""Jane Hardy: Or The Withered Heart"" is a novel written by American author Timothy Shay Arthur and first published in 1857. The story follows the life of Jane Hardy, a young woman who has suffered through a difficult upbringing and is struggling to find her place in the world. Jane's father was a drunkard who abandoned the family, leaving her mother to raise their children alone. As a result, Jane grew up in poverty and with a deep sense of shame and insecurity.Despite these challenges, Jane is determined to make something of herself and find happiness. She falls in love with a wealthy young man named Edward, but their relationship is threatened by the scheming of Edward's jealous cousin, who is determined to marry him herself. Jane also has to contend with the disapproval of Edward's mother, who believes that Jane is not good enough for her son.As Jane navigates these obstacles, she also struggles with her own feelings of unworthiness and self-doubt. She begins to question whether she deserves happiness and love, and whether she is capable of overcoming the challenges that stand in her way.""Jane Hardy: Or The Withered Heart"" is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the challenges that people face in their quest for happiness and fulfillment. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today, more than 150 years after it was first published.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.