Cover image for The bartered bride collection.
TITLE:
The bartered bride collection.
Publication Date:
2000-2024
Contents:
Joie de vivre / Button string bride / Wedding wagon / From halter to alter / From carriage to marriage / From pride to bride / From alarming to charming / Vow unbroken / Finishing touches
Summary:
Across history, marriage has often been used as a means to gain money, social status, and security, as well as basic companionship and family. Could love really come in the bargain? Here are nine stories of women journeying into marriage hoping to be content-- but dreaming of love, and filled with faith.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781620291559
General Note:
"9 historical stories of arranged marriages."