The Story Of A Demoiselle (1880)

The Story Of A Demoiselle is a novel written by Eleanor Catharine Price and was first published in 1880. The book tells the story of a young girl named Marie, who is raised in a French convent and dreams of becoming a nun. However, her plans are interrupted when she is forced to leave the convent and marry a wealthy man named Count de St. Hilaire. Marie struggles to adjust to her new life as a married woman and is constantly reminded of the sacrifices she had to make. She is torn between her duty as a wife and her desire to become a nun. As the story progresses, Marie's husband becomes increasingly abusive and controlling, and she finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage. She eventually finds solace in her faith and decides to leave her husband and pursue her dream of becoming a nun.The Story Of A Demoiselle is a poignant tale of a woman's struggle to find her place in the world and her journey towards self-discovery. It explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice, and offers a glimpse into the lives of women in 19th century France.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.