The False Key (1874)

The False Key is a novel written by Maria Edgeworth and published in 1874. Set in Ireland, the story revolves around the theft of a valuable key and the subsequent search for the culprit. The key in question unlocks a cabinet that contains important documents and money, making its disappearance a serious matter. The main character, a young woman named Rosamond, becomes involved in the investigation and works to uncover the truth behind the theft. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a group of traveling performers and a wealthy landowner with a dark secret. The False Key is a suspenseful and entertaining tale that explores themes of trust, deception, and morality. It is a classic example of Victorian-era literature and remains a popular read today.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.