Scarlet Stockings

Scarlet Stockings is a novel written by Louisa May Alcott, the author of the famous book Little Women. The story follows the life of a young girl named Rosamond Vivian, who lives with her wealthy family in Boston during the mid-19th century. Despite her privileged upbringing, Rosamond struggles with feelings of loneliness and a sense of being unfulfilled in her life.One day, Rosamond meets a young man named Sydney Westerfield, who is a struggling artist. Despite their different social standings, the two quickly fall in love and begin a secret relationship. However, when Rosamond's parents find out about their romance, they forbid her from seeing Sydney and force her into an arranged marriage with a wealthy businessman.As Rosamond struggles to come to terms with her new life, she must also confront the consequences of her choices and the sacrifices she has made for love. The novel explores themes of societal expectations, class differences, and the challenges of pursuing one's own happiness in a world that values conformity above all else.Overall, Scarlet Stockings is a poignant and engaging novel that showcases Alcott's talent for storytelling and her insightful observations about human nature. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of love and society.So peace was declared, and lasted unbroken for the remaining week of his stay, when he proposed to take Kate to the city for a little gayety. Miss Morgan openly approved the plan, but secretly felt as if the town was about to be depopulated, and tried to hide her melancholy in her substitute's socks. They were not large enough, however, to absorb it all, and when Lennox went to make his adieu, it was perfectly evident that the Doctor's Belle was out of tune.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.