Mrs. Austin (1880)

Mrs. Austin is a novel written by Margaret Veley and published in 1880. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Laura Austin, who is married to a wealthy and successful businessman. Despite her privileged position, Laura is unhappy and unfulfilled, and feels trapped in her loveless marriage. As the story unfolds, Laura becomes increasingly drawn to a charismatic and mysterious man named Guy Lacy. Lacy is a writer and adventurer, and his unconventional lifestyle and free-spirited nature captivate Laura. Despite her reservations, she finds herself falling deeply in love with him, and begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself and her life. As Laura's feelings for Lacy deepen, she must navigate the complex social and moral codes of Victorian society, and confront the consequences of her actions. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and personal identity, and offers a vivid portrait of life in late 19th century England. Overall, Mrs. Austin is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of Victorian society and the human heart.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.