Sophia: A Romance by Stanley John Weyman

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Author Weyman, Stanley John, 1855-1928
Title Sophia: A Romance
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
Summary "Sophia: A Romance" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical romance novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the year 1742, the narrative follows a young woman named Sophia Northey as she navigates familial pressures and her own desires amidst the constraints of society. The central conflict revolves around Sophia's refusal to accept the marriage proposal from the wealthy but much older Sir Hervey Coke, in favor of her feelings for a charming yet impoverished Irishman, Mr. Hawkesworth. The opening of the story establishes a tense atmosphere in the Northey household, where Sophia is being pressured by her brother-in-law, Mr. Northey, and her sister, Mrs. Northey, to marry Sir Hervey. Their harsh treatment of Sophia, who feels trapped by their expectations and ridiculed for her affection towards Hawkesworth, reveals her inner turmoil and desire for independence. As discussions unfold, tensions rise, setting the stage for the challenges she will face in balancing familial duty and personal happiness. The stage is set for a dramatic exploration of love, agency, and societal expectations in a vibrant historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760 -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 39168
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 29, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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