Geoffrey Moncton

Geoffrey Moncton: Or The Faithless Guardian is a novel written by Susanna Moodie and first published in 1855. The story is set in England and follows the life of the titular character, Geoffrey Moncton, who is the heir to a large estate. Geoffrey is a selfish and arrogant man who is more interested in his own pleasures than in fulfilling his responsibilities as a guardian to his young cousin, Edith. When Edith's father dies, she is left in Geoffrey's care, but he neglects her and allows her to be mistreated by his own mother and sister. As the story progresses, Edith grows up and falls in love with a young man named Henry. However, Geoffrey disapproves of the match and tries to prevent them from being together. He even goes so far as to have Henry falsely accused of a crime and thrown into jail. But in the end, justice prevails, and Geoffrey is exposed as a fraud and a liar. Throughout the novel, Moodie explores themes of family, duty, and morality. She also critiques the societal norms of her time, particularly the way that women were treated and the double standards that existed for men and women. Overall, Geoffrey Moncton: Or The Faithless Guardian is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural attitudes of mid-19th century England.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.