Man And Maid

Man and Maid is a novel written by Edith Nesbit, a British author known for her children's books. The book was first published in 1906 and is considered one of Nesbit's more adult-oriented works. The story follows the lives of two young people, Richard Levinge and Dulcie Larondie, who fall in love and decide to get married. However, their plans are interrupted when Richard's father dies, leaving him with a large debt and no way to pay it off. In order to save his family's estate, Richard is forced to marry a wealthy woman named Lady Mary. Meanwhile, Dulcie becomes a maid for Lady Mary and is forced to watch as Richard marries someone else. Despite the circumstances, Richard and Dulcie's love for each other remains strong, and they continue to see each other in secret. As the story progresses, Richard and Dulcie face numerous obstacles that threaten to keep them apart. Lady Mary becomes increasingly jealous of Richard's relationship with Dulcie, and Richard's debts continue to mount. The couple must navigate these challenges while trying to remain true to their feelings for each other. Man and Maid is a romantic and engaging story that explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. Nesbit's writing is witty and charming, and her characters are well-drawn and relatable. The book is a must-read for fans of classic romance novels and anyone who enjoys a good love story.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.