The Bachelor and the Married Man V1: Or The Equilibrium of the Balance of Comfort is a novel written by Ross, Mrs. and originally published in 1817. The story revolves around two men, one a bachelor and the other a married man, who are both seeking comfort and happiness in their lives. The bachelor, Mr. Melville, is a wealthy and successful man who enjoys his freedom and independence, while the married man, Mr. Clifford, is struggling to balance his...