The Countess Eve (1888)

The Countess Eve is a novel written by Joseph Henry Shorthouse and published in 1888. The story takes place in the mid-19th century and centers around a young woman named Eve Fairfax, who is the daughter of a wealthy English family. Eve is beautiful, intelligent, and independent, but she is also haunted by a dark secret from her past that threatens to ruin her reputation and her future.As the story unfolds, we learn that Eve was once involved in a scandalous affair with a married man, and that she was forced to flee England to avoid public disgrace. Now, years later, she has returned to England and is determined to rebuild her life and her reputation. However, she soon finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and deception, as she becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the government and restore the monarchy.The Countess Eve is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Victorian England. Shorthouse's vivid descriptions of the period and his complex characters make for a compelling read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. This book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.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.