A Millionaire's Cousin (1885)

A Millionaire's Cousin is a novel written by Emily Lawless and published in 1885. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Gwendoline, who is the cousin of a wealthy millionaire named Sir John Temple. Gwendoline is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world, despite her privileged upbringing.As the story unfolds, Gwendoline faces a series of challenges and obstacles that test her character and resolve. She falls in love with a young man named Ralph, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that he is not of the same social class as her. Gwendoline also has to contend with the jealousy and scheming of her cousin's wife, Lady Temple, who sees her as a threat to her own position in society.Throughout the novel, Lawless explores themes of love, class, and ambition, as well as the challenges faced by women in Victorian society. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its nuanced portrayal of complex characters. Overall, A Millionaire's Cousin is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating insight into the social and cultural mores of Victorian England.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.