Right At Last

Right At Last is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell, a renowned 19th-century British author. The book is a classic romance novel that centers on the story of a young woman named Jessie Brown, who has been engaged to a man named Leonard Armstrong for several years. However, due to various circumstances, their engagement has been repeatedly delayed.The novel follows Jessie's journey as she navigates through her relationship with Leonard, her family, and her own desires. She struggles to balance her own needs with the expectations of her family and society. As the story unfolds, Jessie begins to question whether she truly loves Leonard or if she is simply fulfilling her duty to her family.The book explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations in Victorian England. Gaskell's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings, and her ability to capture the complexities of human emotions.Overall, Right At Last is a compelling novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian England and the struggles faced by women during that time period. It is a must-read for fans of classic romance novels and those interested in the history of 19th-century England.The charwoman now appeared at the door with her pail of hot water. Margaret looked into her face, as if to read guilt or innocence. She was a protegee of Christie's, who was not apt to accord her favour easily, or without good grounds; an honest, decent widow, with a large family to maintain by her labour -- that was the character in which Margaret had engaged her; and she looked it.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.