Publisher's Synopsis
Fiction Without Romance Or The Locket-Watch V2 (1830) is a novel written by Maria Polack. This book is the second volume of the two-part series. It is a work of fiction that does not focus on romance. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Caroline, who is struggling to cope with the loss of her father. Caroline's father was a watchmaker, and he had given her a locket-watch before he passed away. The locket-watch is a symbol of her father's love and care for her. Caroline's mother remarries, and she is forced to move to a new city with her stepfather and stepsister. She is unhappy with her new life and misses her father terribly. However, she finds solace in her love for music and begins to take piano lessons. Caroline's talent is recognized by a wealthy family, and she is invited to perform at a concert. As Caroline's musical career takes off, she becomes more confident and independent. She meets new people, including a young man named Edward, who becomes her friend and confidant. However, Caroline's stepfather disapproves of her musical pursuits and tries to force her to marry a wealthy but unpleasant man. The novel explores themes of love, loss, family, and the pursuit of one's passions. It is a heartwarming story that highlights the importance of following one's dreams and finding joy in life's simple pleasures.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
