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Addie's Husband Or, Through clouds to sunshine
Addie's Husband Or, Through clouds to sunshine
By:Mrs. Gordon Smythies Published By:Double9 Books
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Addie's Husband Or, Through Clouds to Sunshine explores a young woman's journey through personal and familial struggles. As she faces the decline of her familyÍs social status and the loss of their home, the narrative delves into the emotional weight of change, self-discovery, and the challenges of navigating life without parental support. The story examines how individuals confront the realities of societal expectations, particularly when personal desires clash with duty. Central to the plot is the process of coming to terms with the past while imagining a new future, marked by significant transformations. The tension between love, identity, and obligation is vividly portrayed as the protagonist faces decisions that reshape her understanding of life and relationships. Humor and vulnerability interweave throughout the story, portraying the complexities of growing up and finding hope even amid adversity. The novel is a reflection on resilience and the emotional intricacies of youth, highlighting the transformative power of facing hardship and embracing change.
Harriette Smythies, born Harriet Maria Gordon in 1813, was an English novelist and poet known for her prolific output of sensation novels. She was born into an aristocratic military family in Margate, Kent, to Jane Gordon and Edward Lesmoir Gordon, a Sergeant-at-Arms. Smythies had a notable family background, with her brother Edward also serving as Sergeant-at-Arms during the coronation of Queen Victoria. In 1838, she married Reverend William Yorick Smythies. Throughout her writing career, Smythies authored 20 books between 1838 and 1875, primarily exploring themes of love and marriage in her works. Many of her novels were published by prominent publishers like Richard Bentley and Thomas Cautley Newby. In 1871, her sister Jane Weld left a significant fortune to charity, leading to a legal dispute over the will, which, along with Smythies's own separation from her husband, brought further public attention to her personal life. Although legally separated from her husband, Smythies continued to live apart until her death in 1883. Her son, William Gordon Smythies, became a barrister and also pursued writing.
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