Love and Life: An Old Story in Eighteenth Century Costume, Charlotte M. Yonge

Love and Life: An Old Story in Eighteenth Century Costume

Charlotte M. Yonge

Level
B2
Words
102,383
Chapters
13
First published
1859
Reading time
about 11 hours
Translation
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Set in the eighteenth century, this novel explores the life of a young woman navigating love and societal expectations. The story blends romance with moral questions, offering a glimpse into the customs of the era. The prose is elegant and the narrative pace is moderate, providing learners with rich descriptive language and period vocabulary.

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