For The Old Love's Sake

""For The Old Love's Sake: A Story"" is a novel written by Iza Duffus Hardy and published in 1877. The story revolves around a young woman named Hester who is in love with a man named Ralph. However, their love is forbidden by Hester's mother who wants her to marry someone else. Hester's mother believes that Ralph is not a suitable match for her daughter and tries to break them apart. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and family relationships. It also sheds light on the social norms and traditions of the Victorian era, where marriage was often seen as a means of securing social status and wealth rather than love and companionship. As the story progresses, Hester and Ralph's love is put to the test as they face numerous obstacles and challenges. The novel takes readers on a journey of emotional turmoil and heartbreak as Hester struggles to choose between her love for Ralph and her duty towards her family.Overall, ""For The Old Love's Sake: A Story"" is a compelling tale of love and sacrifice that offers a glimpse into the complexities of Victorian society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature and romance novels.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.