The Dreadful Cousin (1882)

By Sidney Mary Sitwell

Book Overview

The Dreadful Cousin is a novel written by Sidney Mary Sitwell in 1882. The story is set in the Victorian era and follows the life of a young woman named Mary who is forced to live with her dreadful cousin, Caroline. Caroline is a wealthy and manipulative woman who uses her power to control Mary and make her life miserable.Mary is a kind and gentle soul who is determined to make the best of her situation. She tries to befriend Caroline and make peace with her, but Caroline is cold and distant. As Mary tries to navigate her new life, she discovers that Caroline has a dark secret that she is determined to keep hidden.The novel explores themes of family, power, and manipulation. It also highlights the struggles of women in the Victorian era and their limited options in life. The Dreadful Cousin is a classic novel that provides an insight into the social norms and values of the time. It is a compelling story that will keep readers engaged until the very end.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: 1167040325
• ISBN13: 9781167040320
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"