Innocent: A Tale Of Modern Life (1874)

By Mrs. Oliphant

Book Overview

Innocent: A Tale of Modern Life is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and published in 1874. The story revolves around the character of Innocent, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and struggles to find her place in society. She is taken in by her uncle and aunt, who are wealthy and influential members of society, but they treat her poorly and use her as a servant. Despite her difficult circumstances, Innocent remains kind and compassionate, and she eventually finds love with a young man named Frank. However, their happiness is threatened by the machinations of her uncle and aunt, who are determined to maintain their power and position at any cost. The novel explores themes of family, class, and the struggle for independence in a rapidly changing world. Oliphant's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of Victorian society and its complex characters, making Innocent a compelling and thought-provoking read.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: 1164681168
• ISBN13: 9781164681168
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"