Lady Willoughby V2: Or The Double Marriage (1855)

By Marie Price La Touche

Book Overview

Lady Willoughby V2: Or The Double Marriage is a novel written by Marie Price La Touche and published in 1855. The book is a sequel to the author's earlier work, Lady Willoughby, and continues the story of the titular character, Lady Willoughby, and her family. The novel is set in the mid-18th century and follows the lives of Lady Willoughby and her two daughters, Emily and Georgiana. Lady Willoughby is a wealthy and influential woman who is determined to secure advantageous marriages for her daughters. However, her plans are complicated by the arrival of two suitors, Sir James Melville and Lord Fitzroy, who both seek the hand of Emily. As the story unfolds, Lady Willoughby finds herself torn between her desire for her daughters' happiness and her own ambition for social status and wealth. Meanwhile, Emily and Georgiana must navigate the complexities of courtship and marriage in a society where reputation and propriety are of utmost importance. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, class, and gender roles in 18th-century England. It is written in a style typical of the era, with elaborate language and a focus on the manners and customs of the upper classes. Lady Willoughby V2: Or The Double Marriage is a compelling historical romance that offers a glimpse into the world of the English aristocracy in the 18th century.In Three Volumes.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: 1437115330
• ISBN13: 9781437115338
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"