Expiation

by Julia C.R. Dorr

Expiation is a novel written by Julia C. R. Dorr that explores the themes of love, forgiveness, and redemption. The story follows the life of Edith Dale, a young woman who falls in love with a man named Hugh Trevelyan. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Hugh is already engaged to another woman, and Edith is haunted by a dark secret from her past.As the story unfolds, Edith must confront her past mistakes and make amends for the harm she has caused others. She also struggles to find forgiveness and acceptance from those around her, including Hugh and his fianc�����e.Throughout the novel, Dorr weaves together themes of morality and redemption, exploring the idea that even the most flawed individuals can find redemption through love and self-sacrifice. The story is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Vermont countryside, adding to the novel's romantic and idyllic atmosphere.Overall, Expiation is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of forgiveness.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.

328 pages, Paperback

First published July 14, 2015

About the author

Julia Caroline (Ripley) Dorr (1825–1913) was an American author who published both prose and poetry.