A Fortune With A Wife, And A Fortune In A Wife (1857)

By Eliza Thorp

Book Overview

A Fortune With A Wife, And A Fortune In A Wife is a novel written by Eliza Thorp and first published in 1857. The story follows the lives of two women, Emma and Mary, who are both seeking to marry for financial gain. Emma is a wealthy heiress who is pursued by several suitors, but she is determined to find a man who will love her for herself and not just for her money. Mary, on the other hand, is a poor but beautiful young woman who is looking for a wealthy husband to support her and her family.As the story unfolds, Emma meets a young man named Charles who seems to be genuinely interested in her. However, she soon discovers that he is only after her fortune and has no real feelings for her. Meanwhile, Mary meets a wealthy widower named Mr. Campbell and is quickly swept off her feet. However, she soon discovers that he has a dark secret that threatens to destroy their relationship.As the two women navigate the complexities of love and money, they must also confront the societal expectations and gender roles of their time. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and the role of women in Victorian society.Overall, A Fortune With A Wife, And A Fortune In A Wife is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social norms and values of Victorian England.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116644161X
• ISBN13: 9781166441616
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"