A Counsel Of Perfection (1888)

A Counsel of Perfection is a novel written by Lucas Malet and published in 1888. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Elizabeth Tancred, who is torn between her desire for independence and her duty to her family. Elizabeth is a talented artist who longs to pursue her passion, but her mother and sister pressure her to marry a wealthy man and settle down.As Elizabeth struggles to make a decision about her future, she meets a charismatic and mysterious man named Mr. Waldegrove. He encourages her to follow her dreams and offers her a chance to escape her stifling family life. However, as Elizabeth becomes more involved with Mr. Waldegrove, she begins to realize that he may not be who he seems.Throughout the novel, Malet explores themes of love, duty, and the struggle for personal freedom. The book is set against the backdrop of Victorian England and provides a vivid portrayal of the social and cultural norms of the time. With its complex characters and thought-provoking plot, A Counsel of Perfection is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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.