The Lily Of Mordaunt (1901)

The Lily of Mordaunt is a novel written by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon and published in 1901. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Lily Mordaunt, who is the daughter of a wealthy and influential family. Lily is beautiful, intelligent, and kind-hearted, but she is also sheltered and naive.As the novel progresses, Lily becomes embroiled in a complex web of family secrets, betrayals, and scandals. She falls in love with a young man named Harold, but their romance is threatened by the machinations of Lily's scheming cousin, Bertha. Meanwhile, Lily's father is involved in a shady business deal that could ruin the family's reputation and fortune.Throughout the novel, Lily must navigate the treacherous waters of high society while trying to stay true to her own values and beliefs. She faces numerous challenges and setbacks, but ultimately emerges as a strong and resilient young woman.The Lily of Mordaunt is a classic example of turn-of-the-century melodrama, with its emphasis on romance, intrigue, and moral dilemmas. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the social mores and values of the time, and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and romance novels.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.