Tempest and Sunshine

Tempest and Sunshine is a novel written by Mary J. Holmes that was first published in 1854. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the lives of two young women, Tempest and Sunshine, who are cousins but have very different personalities. Tempest is a proud and headstrong girl who is used to getting her way, while Sunshine is gentle and kind, always putting others before herself.The novel follows the two cousins as they navigate their way through life, dealing with love, loss, and betrayal. Tempest falls in love with a wealthy young man named Richard, but their relationship is threatened by his jealous ex-girlfriend, while Sunshine finds herself torn between two suitors, one of whom is her childhood friend.As the story progresses, Tempest's arrogance and stubbornness lead her down a dangerous path, while Sunshine's kindness and compassion help her overcome the obstacles in her life. The two cousins eventually learn to appreciate each other's differences and form a strong bond that helps them face the challenges ahead.Tempest and Sunshine is a classic tale of love and redemption, with a strong moral message about the dangers of pride and the importance of forgiveness. It is a well-written and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romantic literature.1854. A beautiful story of Southern life in Kentucky before the Civil War.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.