A Grape From A Thorn (1885)

By James Payn

Book Overview

A Grape From A Thorn is a novel written by James Payn and first published in 1885. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Muriel, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Muriel's life takes a dramatic turn when her father dies suddenly, leaving her with a large inheritance and a lot of responsibility. She is forced to navigate the complexities of society and the expectations placed on her as a wealthy heiress.As Muriel tries to find her place in the world, she meets a young man named Frank, who is struggling to make a living as a writer. Despite their different backgrounds, the two fall in love and begin a tumultuous relationship. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a scheming socialite and a conniving lawyer.As the plot unfolds, Muriel and Frank must overcome numerous obstacles and challenges in order to be together. They must also confront their own personal demons and insecurities, as well as the prejudices and expectations of those around them.A Grape From A Thorn is a classic Victorian novel that explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. It is a gripping tale of romance and intrigue that will keep readers captivated until the very end.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: 1164528718
• ISBN13: 9781164528715
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"