Milly: Or The Hidden Cross (1866)

By Lucy Ellen Guernsey

Book Overview

""Milly: Or The Hidden Cross"" is a novel written by Lucy Ellen Guernsey and published in 1866. The story revolves around the life of Milly, a young girl who is orphaned at a young age and brought up by her uncle, a wealthy and influential man. Milly grows up to be a beautiful and intelligent woman, but she struggles to find her place in society as she is constantly reminded of her humble origins.As Milly navigates through the challenges of her life, she encounters various characters who shape her outlook on life and love. She falls in love with a young man named Willy, but their relationship is threatened by the hidden cross that Willy carries with him. Milly is determined to uncover the mystery behind the cross and its significance in their relationship.The novel explores themes of love, identity, and faith, as Milly grapples with her own beliefs and struggles to reconcile them with the expectations of society. The story is set in the 19th century, and the author provides vivid descriptions of the era, including the societal norms and customs of the time.Overall, ""Milly: Or The Hidden Cross"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of finding one's place in society.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: 1120327679
• ISBN13: 9781120327673
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"