Number Thirteen

Number Thirteen: Or The Story Of The Lost Vestal is a novel written by Emma Marshall and was originally published in 1885. The story revolves around a young girl named Dolly, who is raised by her grandfather in a small village in England. Dolly is a kind and gentle soul, but she is haunted by a secret that she cannot share with anyone.As she grows older, Dolly meets a young man named Frank, who falls in love with her. However, their relationship is threatened by Dolly's secret, which she fears will destroy their happiness. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger arrives in the village, and Dolly begins to suspect that he may be connected to her secret.As the story unfolds, Dolly's past is revealed, and she discovers that she is the lost vestal of a Roman temple. She must now face the consequences of her past and decide whether to reveal her secret to Frank and the rest of the village.Number Thirteen: Or The Story Of The Lost Vestal is a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. It explores themes of identity, forgiveness, and the power of secrets. Emma Marshall's vivid descriptions of the English countryside and her engaging characters make this novel a must-read for fans of 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.