Before Dawn (1918) - Irene McLeod Rutherford

Before Dawn is a novel written by Irene Rutherford McLeod and first published in 1918. The story follows the life of a young woman named Margaret who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the city to live with her aunt and uncle in a remote rural area. Margaret struggles to adapt to her new surroundings and the expectations of her family, but eventually finds love with a local farmer named John. However, their happiness is short-lived as World War I breaks out and John is called to serve in the army. Margaret must navigate the challenges of war and loss while holding onto hope for a future with John. The novel explores themes of love, family, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and communities. McLeod's writing is characterized by vivid descriptions of nature and a strong sense of place, which bring the rural setting of the novel to life. Before Dawn is a poignant and timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

EAN: 9781104039004