Aspendale is a historical novel written by Harriet Waters Preston and published in 1871. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the lives of two young women, Grace Meredith and Edith Carleton, who are brought together by their shared love for music. Grace is a talented pianist who dreams of becoming a professional musician, while Edith is a wealthy heiress who is expected to marry well and conform to societal expectations. As the two...