Lost And Won (1859)

Lost and Won is a novel written by Georgiana Marion Craik and published in 1859. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith Vere, who is born into a wealthy family but is orphaned at a young age. Edith is sent to live with her aunt, who is a strict and unloving woman. Despite her difficult upbringing, Edith grows up to be a kind and compassionate person.As a young woman, Edith falls in love with a man named Reginald Tracy, who is also from a wealthy family. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Reginald's father disapproves of Edith and wants him to marry someone else. Edith and Reginald's love is further tested when Reginald is accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee the country.The novel follows Edith's journey as she tries to clear Reginald's name and reunite with him. Along the way, she faces many challenges and meets a cast of interesting characters, including a mysterious woman who helps her in her quest.Lost and Won is a story about love, loyalty, and the power of perseverance. It is a classic novel that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by readers today.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.