Ethel Mildmay's Follies: A Story (1872)

By Katharine King

Book Overview

Ethel Mildmay's Follies: A Story is a novel written by Katharine King and first published in 1872. The story revolves around the life of Ethel Mildmay, a young woman who is born into a wealthy and privileged family. Ethel is beautiful, intelligent, and charming, but she is also impulsive and prone to making reckless decisions. As the novel unfolds, Ethel's life takes many twists and turns. She falls in love with a man who is not of her social class, and she must decide whether to follow her heart or her family's expectations. She also becomes embroiled in scandals and controversies that threaten to ruin her reputation and her future prospects. Throughout the novel, Ethel's character is tested, and she must learn to navigate the complexities of Victorian society. The book explores themes of love, class, and morality, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time. Overall, Ethel Mildmay's Follies: A Story is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrait of life in Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the social history of the period.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: 1166587797
• ISBN13: 9781166587796
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"