Dolores, A Tale Of Disappointment And Distress

""Dolores, A Tale Of Disappointment And Distress"" is a novel written by Roland Vernon in 1868. The book is a compilation of journal entries, letters, and other manuscripts that tell the story of Dolores, a young woman who experiences a series of disappointments and distressing events throughout her life. The novel is narrated by Roland Vernon, who pieces together Dolores' story from the various documents left behind after her death.The novel begins with Dolores' childhood in Spain, where she is raised by her mother and grandmother. Dolores' father is absent, having abandoned the family when she was young. Despite this, Dolores is a happy child, and she enjoys spending time with her family and playing with her friends.As Dolores grows older, she begins to experience a series of disappointments. Her mother dies, and she is forced to move in with her grandmother, who is strict and overbearing. Dolores falls in love with a young man named Carlos, but their relationship is cut short when he is sent away to study abroad.Dolores' life takes a turn for the worse when her grandmother dies, leaving her alone and penniless. She is forced to move to Madrid, where she struggles to make ends meet. Dolores takes a job as a seamstress, but she is constantly harassed by her employer, who tries to take advantage of her.Despite these setbacks, Dolores remains hopeful and determined to make a better life for herself. She meets a kind and wealthy man named Don Fernando, who offers to help her. Dolores is grateful for his assistance, but she soon realizes that he is only interested in her for her beauty and youth.The novel ends tragically, with Dolores dying alone and forgotten. Despite her many disappointments, Dolores remains a symbol of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. ""Dolores, A Tale Of Disappointment And Distress"" is a poignant and powerful novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and the human spirit.And From Contributions By And Conversations With The Vernon Family Of Rushbrook, In Carolina.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.