Eve's Ransom

Eve's Ransom is a novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1895. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Eve Madeley, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Eve is a beautiful and intelligent woman, but she is also naive and inexperienced in the ways of the world.The novel begins with Eve's engagement to a young man named Richard Mutimer, who is also from a wealthy family. However, Richard is not interested in Eve as a person, but rather in her money and social status. He is a selfish and manipulative character who treats Eve poorly and eventually breaks off the engagement.After her engagement ends, Eve becomes disillusioned with the world and decides to leave her comfortable life behind. She moves to London and begins to work as a governess, experiencing the harsh realities of life outside of her sheltered upbringing.Through her experiences, Eve grows and matures as a person, learning to navigate the complexities of the world around her. She meets a number of interesting characters along the way, including a struggling writer named Harold Baxendale, who becomes a close friend and confidant.Eve's Ransom is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and personal growth. It is a powerful portrait of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and independence in a society that is often hostile to such aspirations.The next morning passed in restless debate with himself. He did not cross the way to call upon Eve: the thought of speaking with her on the doorstep of a lodging-house proved intolerable. All day long he kept his post of observation. Other persons he saw leave and enter the house, but Miss Madeley did not come forth. That he could have missed her seemed impossible, for even while eating his meals he remained by the window. Perchance she had left home very early in the morning, but it was unlikely.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.