A Noble Life

A Noble Life is a novel written by Dinah Maria Craik, first published in 1866. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith, who is brought up in a wealthy family. Edith is known for her beauty, intelligence, and kind heart. However, she is also known for her stubbornness and strong will.As Edith grows up, she falls in love with a young man named Percy, who is not from a wealthy family. Despite her family's objections, Edith marries Percy and they start a new life together. However, their happiness is short-lived as Percy is diagnosed with a serious illness and dies soon after.After Percy's death, Edith is left alone to raise their child and manage the family estate. She faces many challenges, including financial difficulties and social ostracism due to her marriage to Percy. However, she remains determined to provide a good life for her child and to maintain her own dignity and integrity.Throughout the novel, Edith's character is portrayed as noble and virtuous, despite the hardships she faces. The story explores themes of love, loss, perseverance, and the importance of staying true to oneself. A Noble Life is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers with its message of hope and resilience.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.