Only A Slip (1886)

By Elmer Burleigh

Book Overview

Only A Slip is a novel written by Elmer Burleigh and published in 1886. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith who is forced to marry a man she does not love. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and social expectations in the late 19th century.Edith is a beautiful and talented young woman who dreams of a life filled with love and happiness. However, her parents have arranged for her to marry a wealthy man named Mr. Grayson, who is much older than her and whom she does not love. Edith is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for true love.As Edith struggles to come to terms with her situation, she meets a young man named Harry, who is everything she has ever wanted in a husband. Harry is handsome, kind, and passionate, and Edith falls deeply in love with him. However, their love is forbidden, and Edith must choose between her heart and her duty.The novel takes readers on a journey through the complexities of love and marriage in the late 19th century. It explores the social expectations placed on women and the struggle to find true happiness in a world where duty often comes before personal desires.Overall, Only A Slip is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of love and the challenges that come with it. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1437163068
• ISBN13: 9781437163063
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"