An Encore

""An Encore"" is a novel written by Margaret Deland. The story revolves around a woman named Cornelia Saunders, who is a successful and renowned opera singer. Despite her fame and success, Cornelia feels unfulfilled and longs for a deeper sense of purpose in her life. She decides to retire from her singing career and move to a small town in New England to live a quieter and more meaningful life.In her new home, Cornelia meets a group of people who become her close friends and confidants. She also becomes involved in the local church and finds solace in her faith. However, her past comes back to haunt her when an old flame reappears and threatens to disrupt the peaceful life she has worked so hard to build.Throughout the novel, Deland explores themes of identity, purpose, and the search for meaning in life. She also delves into the complexities of relationships and the challenges that come with letting go of the past. ""An Encore"" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that will resonate with readers who have ever questioned the direction of their own lives.THIS 58 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Quaint Courtships: Harper's Novelettes, by Margaret Deland. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766197433.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.