Eden And Heaven (1872)

Eden and Heaven is a novel written by Maria Louisa Charlesworth and published in 1872. The story is set in a small English village and follows the lives of two sisters, Eden and Heaven. Eden is a beautiful and virtuous young woman who is loved by all who know her. Heaven, on the other hand, is jealous of her sister's beauty and popularity and constantly seeks to undermine her.As the story progresses, we see the sisters' relationships with their family and friends evolve. Eden falls in love with a young man named Arthur, but their happiness is threatened by Heaven's jealousy and scheming. Meanwhile, Heaven becomes involved with a wealthy and influential man who promises to make her his wife, but at a great cost.Throughout the novel, Charlesworth explores themes of jealousy, greed, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. The story also touches on the importance of family, friendship, and love in overcoming life's challenges.Overall, Eden and Heaven is a compelling tale of two sisters' struggles to find happiness and fulfillment in a world filled with obstacles and temptations. Charlesworth's vivid descriptions of the English countryside and her insightful portrayal of human nature make this novel a timeless classic.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.