The Crystal Heart (1921)

By Phyllis Bottome

Book Overview

The Crystal Heart is a novel written by Phyllis Bottome and originally published in 1921. The story follows the life of a young woman named Gabrielle, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman in London. Gabrielle is engaged to a man named Stephen, but she feels trapped in her privileged life and yearns for adventure and independence.One day, Gabrielle meets a mysterious artist named Hector, who introduces her to a world of bohemian artists and intellectuals. Gabrielle is drawn to Hector's unconventional lifestyle and falls in love with him, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Hector is already married.As Gabrielle struggles to navigate her feelings for Hector and her loyalty to Stephen, she becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a stolen diamond necklace. Gabrielle must use all of her wit and courage to clear her name and protect the people she loves.The Crystal Heart is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of early 20th century London. Bottome's vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants bring the story to life, while her exploration of themes such as class, gender, and morality make the novel a timeless classic.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: 1167046331
• ISBN13: 9781167046339
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"