Refusal V1 (1810)

The Refusal V1 is a novel written by Jane West and published in 1810. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Caroline Percy, who is the daughter of a wealthy and influential family. Caroline is courted by several suitors, but she is determined to marry for love rather than for money or social status.Caroline's father, however, has other plans for her and wants her to marry a wealthy and titled gentleman named Sir Edward, who he believes will secure the family's financial future. Caroline, however, refuses to marry Sir Edward and instead falls in love with a young clergyman named Mr. Francis.The novel explores the themes of love, family, and social status, and the struggles that Caroline faces as she tries to follow her heart while also navigating the expectations of her family and society. The Refusal V1 is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social norms and expectations of early 19th-century England.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.