The Cousins: Or The Captain's Ward (1858)

By James A. Maitland

Book Overview

The Cousins: Or The Captain's Ward is a novel written by James A. Maitland and published in 1858. The story is set in England and revolves around the lives of two cousins, Walter and Arthur, who are both in love with their beautiful cousin, Edith. However, Edith is the ward of Captain George, who is a close friend of their family.As the story progresses, the cousins find themselves embroiled in a series of events that test their loyalty to each other and their love for Edith. They must navigate the complexities of family relationships, societal expectations, and their own desires as they try to win the heart of the woman they both love.The novel is a classic example of Victorian literature, with themes of love, duty, and honor woven throughout the narrative. It also explores the role of women in Victorian society, as Edith struggles to assert her independence and make her own choices in a world that is dominated by men.Overall, The Cousins: Or The Captain's Ward is a captivating tale of love and family, filled with drama, romance, and intrigue. It is a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and anyone who enjoys a good love story.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: 116722986X
• ISBN13: 9781167229862
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"