The Shadow Of The Past (1919) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437313581 : 1437313582 : 26 Nov 2008 : The Shadow of the Past is a historical fiction novel written by Florence Ethel Mills Young and first published in 1919. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is forced to leave her home in England and travel to America after her father's death. Margaret is accompanied by her mother and sister, and together they embark on a journey that takes them across the Atlantic Ocean.Once in America, Margaret must adjust to a new way of life and face numerous challenges, including financial difficulties and the prejudices of the American colonists towards the British. She also finds herself caught up in the political turmoil of the time, as tensions between the colonists and the British government escalate towards the American Revolution.As Margaret navigates these challenges, she is haunted by the shadow of her past and the secrets that sh