Cynthia V2: A Daughter Of The Philistines is a novel written by Leonard Merrick and originally published in 1896. The book tells the story of Cynthia, a young woman who is described as being a ""daughter of the Philistines"" due to her lack of artistic and intellectual interests. Despite this, Cynthia is a kind-hearted and compassionate person who tries to do what is right in her life.The novel is set in London during the late 19th century and follows...