Cousin Philip (1919)

Cousin Philip is a novel written by Humphry Ward and published in 1919. The story is set in England and follows the life of a young woman named Rachel West. Rachel is an orphan who lives with her uncle and aunt in a small village. Her life changes when her cousin, Philip Ashley, comes to visit. Philip is charming and handsome, and Rachel is immediately drawn to him. However, as she gets to know him better, she realizes that he is not as perfect as he seems. Philip has a dark side and is capable of cruel and manipulative behavior. Rachel is torn between her love for Philip and her growing suspicion of him. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and family relationships. It is a gripping tale of psychological suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.