Lady Rosamond's book : $b or, Dawnings of light

"Lady Rosamond's Book; or, Dawnings of Light" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds during the year 1529, following the life of Lady Rosamond Corbet, a young girl living in a convent, who navigates her identity and aspirations amid religious duties and family expectations. With her family's ties to nobility and her mother's expectations, the narrative hints at themes of duty, family, and possibly the supernatural, as Rosamond contemplates her future and the role she is destined to fill. At the start of the novel, Lady Rosamond, reflecting on her life, introduces herself as a daughter of a knight and recounts her experiences at the convent where she has spent much of her upbringing. She reveals her struggles between personal desires and familial obligations, particularly regarding her impending life as a nun, a decision she grapples with deeply. Themes of religious duty, personal sacrifice, and friendship emerge as she interacts with her fellow nuns, particularly highlighting the differing personalities and beliefs that shape their community life. The initial chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of both the mundane and the profound aspects of life in the 16th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Lucy Ellen Guernsey was a 19th-century American author who lived in Rochester, New York. She was a strong proponent of early education and moral development in children, although she never had children of her own. Throughout her most productive years (1855–85) she wrote over 60 novels, most of which were published by the American Sunday School Union. She was an active member of the Rochester community; she founded the first sewing school for working-class children and was involved establishing the Home for Aged Women. She edited a popular religious publication, The Parish Visitor, taught an adult biblical class for Sunday School, and was the president of the Christ Church Missionary Society (1881–85).