Hetty (1869)

Hetty is a novel written by Henry Kingsley and published in 1869. The book tells the story of Hetty Thornton, a young woman from a wealthy family who falls in love with a man named Captain Claude. Despite their love for each other, their relationship is threatened by the social and economic differences between them. Hetty's family disapproves of her relationship with Claude, and her father even goes so far as to disinherit her. As the story progresses, Hetty must navigate her way through a series of challenges and obstacles in order to be with the man she loves. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a group of gypsies, a wealthy merchant, and a cunning lawyer. Throughout the novel, Kingsley explores themes such as social class, love, and the struggle for independence. Hetty is a compelling and engaging read that offers a vivid portrait of life in Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or classic literature.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.