Tangled Paths (1885)

Tangled Paths is a novel written by Anna Hanson Dorsey, first published in 1885. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Elinor and Rosamond, who are both in love with the same man, Clifford Standish. Elinor is engaged to Clifford, but he becomes infatuated with Rosamond and breaks off the engagement. Elinor is heartbroken and leaves town to start a new life. Meanwhile, Rosamond marries Clifford, but their marriage is unhappy. Clifford is unfaithful and Rosamond becomes ill. Elinor returns to town and discovers the truth about Clifford's infidelity. She and Rosamond reconcile and Elinor helps her sister recover from her illness. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, forgiveness, and the power of sisterhood. It also provides a glimpse into the societal expectations and gender roles of the late 19th century. Tangled Paths is a captivating and emotional story that will keep readers engaged until the very end.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.