Frederica Dennison, Spinster (1916)

Frederica Dennison, Spinster is a novel written by Elizabeth Robinson Price and published in 1916. The story revolves around Frederica Dennison, a single woman who lives with her sister and brother-in-law in a small town in New England. Frederica is content with her quiet life and has no desire to marry, but her sister and brother-in-law are determined to find her a husband. When a wealthy man named Mr. Mainwaring comes to town, Frederica's sister sees him as the perfect match for her. However, Frederica is not interested in him and instead finds herself drawn to a young doctor named Dr. Leslie. As Frederica and Dr. Leslie's relationship develops, they face obstacles and challenges that threaten to keep them apart. Throughout the novel, the themes of societal expectations, gender roles, and the importance of personal choice are explored. Frederica must navigate the pressures of her family and society while also staying true to herself and her desires. Overall, Frederica Dennison, Spinster is a charming and thoughtful novel that offers insight into the lives of women in the early 20th century and the challenges they faced in pursuing their own happiness.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.