Charlotte Turner Smith Books

Desmond - A novel. Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1792. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This book is a Gothic novel about a young girl named Emmeline who is forced to leave her home and seek refuge in a castle after her father's death. Smith's work is notable for its portrayal of female characters and its critique of the patriarchal social order, making it an important feminist text of the late 18th century.

This epistolary novel tells the story of a young Hungarian writer who travels throughout Europe in search of inspiration, encountering a variety of characters and situations along the way. With its vivid descriptions of people and places, and its incisive commentary on political and social issues of the day, this book is a fascinating look at the world of early 19th century European intellectual life.

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This is an enchanting travelogue-cum-romance that follows the adventures of the young and vivacious Miss Warwick as she travels across Europe in search of love and adventure. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, falls in and out of love, and ultimately discovers her true calling in life.

First published in 1793, 'The Emigrants' was one of the earliest literary works to address the experiences of the English abroad. Smith's vivid depiction of the struggles faced by emigrants remains relevant today.