Simplicity And Fascination V1: Or Guardians And Wards (1855)

By Anne Beale

Book Overview

Simplicity and Fascination V1: Or Guardians and Wards is a novel written by Anne Beale and first published in 1855. The book tells the story of two young girls, Edith and Maud, who are placed under the guardianship of their uncle, Mr. Greville, after the death of their father. Mr. Greville is a wealthy and influential man who takes a keen interest in the education and upbringing of his nieces. However, his intentions are not entirely pure, as he develops a fascination for Edith and seeks to control her every move. Meanwhile, Maud falls in love with a young artist named Guy, but their relationship is threatened by Mr. Greville's interference. As the story unfolds, the girls must navigate their way through a complex web of relationships and emotions, ultimately learning the importance of standing up for themselves and following their own hearts. The novel is a compelling exploration of power dynamics, love, and the struggle for independence in Victorian society.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: 1164912135
• ISBN13: 9781164912132
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"