The Rich Husband

A Novel (1867)

von Charlotte Eliza Lawson Cowan Riddell

404 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Rich Husband is a novel written by Charlotte Eliza Lawson Cowan Riddell and first published in 1867. The story revolves around the character of Mrs. Haughton, a widow who has fallen on hard times and is desperately seeking a wealthy husband to support her and her daughter. She sets her sights on Mr. Carlyle, a wealthy and eligible bachelor, and uses all her charms to win him over.However, Mr. Carlyle is not the man Mrs. Haughton thought he was. He has a dark past and a hidden agenda, and as their relationship progresses, Mrs. Haughton begins to realize that she may have made a terrible mistake. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and the pursuit of wealth, and offers a glimpse into the societal norms and expectations of Victorian England.Riddell's writing is characterized by her vivid descriptions, complex characters, and intricate plotlines. She was a prolific author during her time, and her works were widely popular among readers. The Rich Husband is a classic example of her literary style and remains a timeless tale of love, ambition, and the consequences of our choices.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781120922489
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC