"True Love: A Story of English Domestic Life" by Sarah E. Farro is a glimpse into a 19th-century English family, the Brewsters, their community, and the intricate lives of two sisters, Mary Ann and Janey, as they navigate love and face the challenges of domestic life. The story unfolds with the introduction of Mrs. Brewster and her daughters, one sickly and the other virtuous, as the narrative explores the affection between Mr. Taylor and Janey. Janey's unwavering affection and selflessness are tested as she cares for her sister, highlighting the stark contrast between their characters and hinting at the sacrifices that lie ahead. The story explores themes of complicated love, and the expectations put on women in the 19th century.
True Love: A Story of English Domestic Life
By Sarah E. Farro
Amidst her family's challenges in 19th-century England, a young woman's selflessness is tested as she cares for her sister, all while navigating the pursuit of true love.
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About the AuthorSarah E. Farro was a 19th-century African American novelist. Her only known novel, True Love: A Story of English Domestic Life, was published in 1891 by Donohue & Henneberry in Chicago. Despite being only one of a handful of known African-Americans that published a novel in the 1800s, little is known about her life.
Sarah E. Farro was a 19th-century African American novelist. Her only known novel, True Love: A Story of English Domestic Life, was published in 1891 by Donohue & Henneberry in Chicago. Despite being only one of a handful of known African-Americans that published a novel in the 1800s, little is known about her life.
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