Miss Willowburn's Offer (1888)

Miss Willowburn's Offer is a novel written by Sarah Doudney and first published in 1888. The story is set in Victorian England and follows the life of a young woman named Hester Trevelyan. Hester is an orphan who has been raised by her uncle, a stern and unloving man who wants her to marry a wealthy but cruel man named Lord St. George.One day, Hester receives an unexpected offer from Miss Willowburn, a wealthy and eccentric woman who lives in a secluded mansion. Miss Willowburn offers to take Hester in as her companion and provide her with a comfortable life, free from the constraints of society. Hester is torn between her duty to her uncle and her desire for freedom and happiness.As Hester spends more time with Miss Willowburn, she begins to uncover the secrets of the mansion and the mysterious woman who lives there. She also meets a kind and handsome young man named Guy Wentworth, who helps her to unravel the truth about her past and the choices she must make for her future.Miss Willowburn's Offer is a tale of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for independence in a society that values wealth and social status above all else. It is a compelling read for fans of Victorian literature and historical fiction.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.