Linked At Last (1871)

Linked At Last is a novel written by Fanny Elizabeth Bunnett and published in 1871. The story follows the lives of two young women, Emily and Alice, who have been separated since childhood. Emily is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, while Alice is the daughter of a poor farmer. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two girls become close friends when they meet at a boarding school.As they grow older, Emily and Alice go their separate ways, with Emily marrying a wealthy man and Alice becoming a governess. However, fate brings them back together when Emily's husband dies, leaving her alone and penniless. Alice, who has since become a successful businesswoman, takes Emily under her wing and helps her get back on her feet.The novel explores themes of friendship, class differences, and the challenges faced by women in Victorian society. It also touches on the importance of perseverance and the power of female solidarity. Linked At Last is a heartwarming tale of two women who overcome adversity and find strength in their bond with each other.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.