"Infelice" by Augusta J. Evans is a story set in a small town in the early 1900s. It follows Minnie Merle, a puzzling young woman now calling herself Mrs. Laurance. She seeks out Dr. Peyton Hargrove, a parson, desperately searching for a marriage license he once issued. This license represents Minnie's fight for recognition and her child's rightful place in society. The story shows the complicated relationships and social pressures that women face, along with their battles for identity and fairness. The book starts on a stormy night when Minnie Merle arrives at Dr. Hargrove's house. She reveals he performed her marriage ceremony long ago. She expresses her sadness about not being recognized by her husband and his family. Mrs. Hargrove listens and feels sorry for Minnie. The chapter ends with Dr. Hargrove worried, wondering about Minnie. This sets up an interesting story filled with secrets and strong emotions.
Infelice
By Augusta J. (Augusta Jane) Evans
On a stormy night, a woman's desperate search for a lost marriage license unravels a tale of hidden identities, social injustice, and a woman's fight for recognition.
Summary
About the AuthorAugusta Jane Wilson, was an American author of Southern literature and a supporter of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Her books were banned by the American Library Association in 1881. She was the first woman to earn US$100,000 through her writing.
Augusta Jane Wilson, was an American author of Southern literature and a supporter of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Her books were banned by the American Library Association in 1881. She was the first woman to earn US$100,000 through her writing.
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