His Two Wives (1874)

By Mary Clemmer Ames

Book Overview

His Two Wives is a novel written by Mary Clemmer Ames and published in 1874. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman named John Stoddard who marries two women, one after the other, without either of them knowing about the other. The first wife, Alice, is a gentle and loving woman who is content with her simple life. The second wife, Laura, is ambitious and materialistic, and she is determined to climb the social ladder at any cost.As John tries to balance his relationships with both wives, he finds himself caught in a web of lies and deceit. Alice eventually discovers the truth about her husband's second marriage, and she is devastated. Meanwhile, Laura becomes increasingly jealous and possessive, and she will stop at nothing to keep John all to herself.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, betrayal, and the consequences of deception. It also offers a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time period in which it was written. His Two Wives is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will keep readers engaged 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: 1120293316
• ISBN13: 9781120293312
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 594 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"