Heart: A Tale of False Witness (1849)

By Martin Farquhar Tupper

Book Overview

Heart: A Tale Of False Witness is a novel written by Martin Farquhar Tupper and published in 1849. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Arthur Castletown, who is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. The novel explores the themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of bearing false witness.Arthur Castletown is a successful businessman who is engaged to the beautiful and virtuous Ellen. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he is accused of embezzling money from his company. The evidence against him is strong, and even Ellen begins to doubt his innocence. As Arthur fights to clear his name, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy his life.Heart: A Tale Of False Witness is a gripping tale that explores the moral complexities of truth and justice. Tupper's writing style is elegant and engaging, and his characters are well-drawn and relatable. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the power of truth and the consequences of bearing false witness.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: 1436867495
• ISBN13: 9781436867498
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"