The Magic Word (1855)

The Magic Word is a novel written by Alton in 1855. The story follows the life of a young girl named Edith, who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by her uncle. Edith's uncle is a wealthy businessman who wants her to marry his son, but Edith is in love with another man. When her uncle finds out, he disowns her and she is forced to leave her home.While wandering through the woods, Edith stumbles upon an old woman who gives her a magical word that can grant her any wish she desires. Edith uses the word to make herself rich and successful, but soon realizes that the magic comes with a price.As she becomes more and more consumed by her desire for wealth and power, Edith loses sight of what truly matters in life. It is only when she is on the brink of losing everything that she realizes the true value of love, friendship, and family.The Magic Word is a timeless tale about the dangers of greed and the importance of staying true to oneself. Alton's vivid storytelling and compelling characters make this novel a must-read for anyone who loves a good story about the power of magic and the human spirit.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.