Seen And Heard (1873)

Seen and Heard is a novel written by Isabella Fyvie Mayo and published in 1873. The story is set in the Scottish countryside and follows the lives of two sisters, Grace and Marion, who are orphaned and left to fend for themselves. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the struggles of women in Victorian society.Grace is the older sister, responsible and practical, while Marion is more emotional and impulsive. The two sisters are very close and rely on each other for support. When a wealthy man, Mr. Lacy, comes to town and takes an interest in Grace, she is torn between her duty to her sister and her own desires for a better life. Meanwhile, Marion falls in love with a poor but kind-hearted farmer named David, but their relationship is threatened by her father's disapproval and her own insecurities.As the story unfolds, the sisters must navigate the challenges of their circumstances and the expectations placed upon them by society. Mayo's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the Scottish countryside and its portrayal of complex female characters. Seen and Heard is a timeless tale of love, family, and the struggle for independence in a world that often seeks to limit women's choices.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.