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Through Unknown Ways: An Old-World Story

1886

Lucy Ellen Guernsey

Through Unknown Ways: An Old-World Story

Through Unknown Ways: An Old-World Story

Lucy Ellen Guernsey

1886

American Literature, Novels

Through Unknown Ways: An Old-World Story, published in 1886 by Lucy Ellen Guernsey, is a historical novel set during the late Stuart era in England. The story follows Dolly, a penniless gentlewoman and companion to the sharp-tongued Lady Corbet, as she navigates class, conscience, and the political tensions of the time. Through her secret diary, Dolly chronicles her trials, moral dilemmas, and the complexities of court life as Charles II dies and James II ascends. The novel explores themes of faith, kindness, and the impact of societal expectations on individual choices.

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A historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the late Stuart era, it follows Dolly (Dorothy), a penni...

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