The Courting of Lady Jane, and In the Valley of the Shadow

About the Book

The Courting of Lady Jane, and In the Valley of the Shadow by Josephine Daskam Bacon brings together two early twentieth-century works of American fiction. Both stories explore love, marriage, family relationships and the emotional complications that can arise when personal desires conflict with social expectations.

The Courting of Lady Jane

The Courting of Lady Jane centres on Colonel Driscoll, a middle-aged man who becomes interested in the young Lady Jane Leroy. His proposal initially appears to offer a conventional path to marriage, but the story develops into a more complicated examination of affection, family expectations and the difference between social propriety and genuine happiness.

In the Valley of the Shadow

In the Valley of the Shadow is another work by Josephine Daskam Bacon, originally published in the early 1900s. It forms part of Bacon's group of stories dealing with mature relationships, love and changing personal circumstances.

Together, the two works provide an example of American romantic fiction from the period, with particular attention to middle-aged characters, relationships and the expectations surrounding marriage.

About Josephine Daskam Bacon

Josephine Daskam Bacon (1876–1961) was an American author who wrote novels, short stories and children's literature. Her works include The Courting of Lady Jane, In The Valley Of The Shadow, A Philanthropist, A Reversion To Type and Mrs. Dud's Sister.

Who Is It For?

This book is suitable for readers interested in classic American fiction, early twentieth-century romance, historical literature and stories exploring family relationships, marriage and social expectations.

Key Features

Two classic works by Josephine Daskam Bacon; early twentieth-century American fiction; themes of love and marriage; family relationships; social expectations; romantic fiction; mature characters and relationships.

Product Details

Author: Josephine Daskam Bacon; Title: The Courting of Lady Jane, and In the Valley of the Shadow; Language: English; Genre: Classic American Fiction and Romance. Edition-specific publisher, ISBN, format and page count should be matched to the physical copy supplied.

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