Pearla V1 (1883)

Pearla V1 is a novel written by Matilda Betham-Edwards and first published in 1883. It tells the story of a young woman named Pearla who is forced to leave her home in the French countryside and move to London to live with her wealthy aunt. Pearla is initially excited about the prospect of living in the city and experiencing all it has to offer, but soon realizes that her aunt's lifestyle is not as glamorous as she had imagined. As Pearla adjusts to her new life, she becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a young man named Cyril, who is also struggling to find his place in London society. Together, they navigate the challenges of love and social status, all while trying to find their own paths in life. Throughout the novel, Betham-Edwards explores themes of class, gender, and identity, as well as the cultural differences between rural France and urban England. Pearla V1 is a captivating tale of love and self-discovery that offers readers a glimpse into Victorian-era society and the challenges faced by young women of the time.In Three Volumes.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.