The Encounter Anne Douglas Sedgwick 1914 romance novel

The Encounter is a historical romance novel written by Anne Douglas Sedgwick. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of two young women, Hester and Isobel, who come from very different backgrounds. Hester is a wealthy heiress who is used to a life of luxury and privilege, while Isobel is a working-class girl who has had to struggle for everything she has.Despite their differences, the two women become friends and their lives become intertwined in unexpected ways.