
Rosina, a young widow still draped in mourning, has found an unexpected serenity in her solitude. She swears she will never again surrender her heart to marriage, finding comfort in the quiet rhythm of her daily life. As the seasons turn, she prepares to travel abroad, a journey that promises both new horizons and lingering doubts.
Her friends, especially the earnest Carter, cannot accept her resolve and fear she will be coaxed into another union far from home. Their well‑meaning but intrusive attempts clash with Rosina’s fierce independence, setting the stage for a delicate tug‑of‑war between duty, desire, and self‑determination. As the ship departs, listeners are invited to share Rosina’s inner battle and wonder what lies ahead for a woman determined to chart her own course.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (375K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-11-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1869–1913
Best remembered for her witty Susan Clegg stories, this American novelist wrote sharp, funny fiction that turned everyday gossip and small-town life into lively entertainment. Her work also ranged from travel books to novels of romance and family tension.
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