Paths Of Judgement (1904)

Paths of Judgment is a novel written by Anne Douglas Sedgwick and published in 1904. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Felicity and Priscilla Dane, who come from a wealthy family in New England. Felicity is the elder sister, who is beautiful, charming, and full of life, while Priscilla is plain, serious, and reserved.The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, family, and society. Felicity falls in love with a young man named David Dane, who is a distant relative of theirs. However, their relationship is complicated by David's past and his uncertain future. Priscilla, on the other hand, falls in love with a successful lawyer named John Ferguson, who is also a friend of David's.As the story unfolds, the sisters face various challenges and dilemmas that test their characters and values. Felicity must choose between her love for David and her duty to her family, while Priscilla must confront her own insecurities and fears about love and marriage.The novel also portrays the social norms and expectations of the time, particularly for women, and the consequences of defying them. It highlights the importance of making choices and taking responsibility for one's actions, even if they may not be popular or easy.Overall, Paths of Judgment is a compelling and insightful novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of finding one's path in life.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.