The Rich Old Bachelor: A Domestic Tale (1824)

by A Lady

Book Overview

The Rich Old Bachelor: A Domestic Tale is a novel written by A Lady and published in 1824. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy man named Mr. Wilmot, who is a confirmed bachelor. Despite being wealthy and successful, he is lonely and unhappy. He decides to adopt a young girl named Caroline as his ward and raise her as his own daughter. Caroline grows up to be a beautiful and intelligent young woman, and Mr. Wilmot realizes that he has developed feelings for her. However, he is torn between his love for her and his fear of being rejected due to their age difference. Meanwhile, Caroline falls in love with a young man named Henry, and Mr. Wilmot must come to terms with his own feelings and decide whether to let Caroline go or pursue his own happiness. The novel explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations, and provides a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy upper class in 19th century England.In The Style Of Dr. Syntax.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: 1167219430
• ISBN13: 9781167219436
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"