Sadness and Gladness: A Story of the Present Day

Sadness And Gladness V1: A Story Of The Present Day (1848) is a novel written by Adela Sidney. The story is set in the present day of the year 1848 and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Clara and Louisa. Clara is a beautiful and wealthy young woman who is engaged to a wealthy man named Arthur. Louisa, on the other hand, is plain-looking and poor. Despite their differences, the sisters are very close.The novel explores the themes of love, family, and class differences. Clara struggles with her feelings for Arthur, while Louisa falls in love with a poor artist named Frank. The sisters' father, a wealthy businessman, disapproves of Louisa's relationship with Frank and attempts to separate them.As the story unfolds, the sisters face various challenges and obstacles, including illness, financial difficulties, and societal pressures. Despite these challenges, they remain devoted to each other and their respective partners.Sadness And Gladness V1: A Story Of The Present Day is a poignant and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the Victorian era. It is a story of love, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between sisters.In Three Volumes.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.