Hyacinthe: Or The Contrast (1845)

Hyacinthe: Or The Contrast is a novel written by Elizabeth Caroline Grey and published in 1845. The story follows the life of the titular character, Hyacinthe, a young French girl who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her wealthy aunt and uncle. Hyacinthe is beautiful, intelligent, and talented, but she is also headstrong and independent, which causes tension with her guardians.As Hyacinthe grows older, she falls in love with a young Englishman named Edward, who is studying in France. However, their love is forbidden by Hyacinthe's uncle, who disapproves of their relationship. Hyacinthe and Edward are forced to part ways, and Hyacinthe is sent to a convent to become a nun.Despite her initial reluctance, Hyacinthe thrives in the convent and becomes a respected member of the community. However, her love for Edward never fades, and she eventually leaves the convent to be with him. The novel explores themes of love, independence, and the struggle between duty and desire.Overall, Hyacinthe: Or The Contrast is a compelling historical romance novel that offers a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of 19th-century France and England. It is a story of love, loss, and the courage to follow one's heart.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.