Publisher's Synopsis
Theo: A Sprightly Love Story is a novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and published in 1877. The story follows the life of a young woman named Theo, who is described as being ""sprightly"" and full of energy. Theo lives with her father in a small village in England and dreams of finding true love.The novel begins with Theo's chance encounter with a young man named Guy, who is visiting the village. The two quickly become friends and Theo finds herself falling in love with him. However, Guy is engaged to another woman and Theo must come to terms with her feelings and decide whether to pursue her love or let him go.As the story progresses, Theo's father falls ill and she must take on the responsibility of caring for him. She also becomes involved in the lives of the villagers and learns more about the complexities of love and relationships.Throughout the novel, Burnett explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. She portrays Theo as a strong and independent woman who is determined to follow her heart, even when it means making difficult choices.Overall, Theo: A Sprightly Love Story is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of Victorian England and the struggles of young women in that era. It is a timeless tale of love and self-discovery that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.Also Contains Wanted, A Young Person.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.
