The Flower Of Fortune (1922)

By Alden Arthur Knipe and Emilie Benson Knipe

Book Overview

The Flower of Fortune is a novel written by Emilie Benson Knipe and was first published in 1922. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Marietta Hamilton. Marietta is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is known for her beauty and charm. Marietta's life takes a turn when her father dies, leaving her and her mother with very little money. Marietta is forced to leave her comfortable life and move to a small town where she takes up a job as a governess. Despite her new circumstances, Marietta remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for herself and her mother. Marietta's luck changes when she meets a wealthy and charming man named Lord Haverford. The two fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Lord Haverford is already engaged to another woman. Marietta must navigate the complexities of love and society as she tries to win Lord Haverford's heart and secure her own future. The Flower of Fortune is a romantic novel that explores themes of love, class, and the challenges of living in a society that values wealth and status above all else. It is a story of resilience and determination, and the power of love to overcome even the most difficult obstacles.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: 1164191926
• ISBN13: 9781164191926
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"