9781334133404 - Virtuous Poverty, Vol. 3 of 3: A Tale (Classic Reprint) di Siddons, Henry (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Henry St. Leger, a man of good character and moderate wealth, who becomes an overseer on a Jamaican plantation. Horrified by the cruel treatment of enslaved Africans, Henry becomes an advocate for their welfare, greatly improving their conditions and earning their respect. As he does so, he falls in love with Cecilia, a kind and devoted abolitionist, who supports his efforts. Unbeknownst to Henry, Ceciliaâs brother, Frederic, suspects him of being involved in the disappearance of Ceciliaâs best friend, Augusta. Augusta had run away from home to follow Henry to India under a false name but has since been missing. When she unexpectedly returns to Jamaica, she is ill and does not have long to live. She reveals that she has never loved anyone but Henry, and begs Cecilia to trust him. Overcoming Frederic's suspicions, Henry and Cecilia marry and continue their work together, improving the lives of the enslaved people on the plantation. This book explores themes of love, morality, freedom, and the power of forgiveness, capturing the essence of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.