The Marriage Yoke (1904)

The Marriage Yoke is a novel written by Arabella Kenealy and published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young woman named Dolly who is forced into a marriage with a man she does not love. The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and the role of women in society during the early 20th century.Dolly is a spirited and independent young woman who dreams of finding true love and living a life of passion and adventure. However, her father has other plans for her and arranges a marriage with a wealthy but dull man named Sir Henry. Dolly is devastated by the prospect of spending her life with a man she does not love, but feels she has no choice but to go through with the marriage.As the years pass, Dolly tries to make the best of her situation and be a dutiful wife to Sir Henry. However, she cannot help but feel trapped and unfulfilled in her marriage. She longs for the passion and excitement she once dreamed of, and begins to wonder if she will ever find true happiness.The Marriage Yoke is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of love and marriage. It is a timeless story that still resonates with readers today, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's rights and the changing roles of women in society.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.