My Desire

By Susan Bogert Warner

Book Overview

My Desire is a novel written by Susan Warner that was first published in 1871. The book tells the story of a young woman named Mary Grey who is forced to leave her home and move to a small village in England to live with her aunt and uncle. Despite her initial reluctance, Mary soon becomes enamored with the beauty of the countryside and the kindness of her new family.As she adjusts to her new life, Mary also finds herself drawn to a local farmer named Robert Lyon. Despite their different social backgrounds, the two fall deeply in love. However, their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Mary's family and the interference of a jealous rival.My Desire explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations in Victorian England. Through Mary's journey, the novel offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by women during this time period and the importance of following one's heart in the face of adversity.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: 1163803081
• ISBN13: 9781163803080
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 630 Pages
• Weight: 1.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"