Frances Waldeaux

Frances Waldeaux is a novel written by Rebecca Harding Davis, originally published in 1897. The story follows the life of Frances Waldeaux, a beautiful and wealthy socialite who is about to marry a wealthy businessman named Mr. Waldeaux. However, her plans are derailed when she discovers that Mr. Waldeaux has a secret past and is still in love with his former wife. Frances is devastated and decides to break off the engagement, but she soon realizes that she is pregnant with Mr. Waldeaux's child.As Frances navigates the challenges of being an unwed mother in high society, she must also confront her own feelings for Mr. Waldeaux and decide whether or not to take him back. Along the way, she meets a kind and compassionate doctor named Dr. Benham, who helps her through her pregnancy and becomes a close friend.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations, as well as the struggles faced by women in the late 19th century. It offers a glimpse into the world of the wealthy elite and the pressures they face to conform to societal norms, while also highlighting the strength and resilience of women in the face of adversity.Lucy was silent and dejected for a day or two, being filled with pity for Mr. Perry's ruined life. But when she saw his name in a list of outgoing passengers on the Paris her heart gave a bound of relief. Nothing more could now be done. That chapter was closed. There had been no other chapter of moment in her life, she told herself sternly. Now, all the clouds had cleared away. It was a new day. She would begin again.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.