The Miser's Daughter

The Miser's Daughter: A Tale is a novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published in 1848. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Maud, who is the daughter of a wealthy miser named Matthew Malden. Maud has been brought up in a strict and lonely environment, isolated from the outside world by her father's obsession with money. As she grows older, Maud becomes increasingly curious about the world beyond her father's estate and yearns for adventure and love. Her desires are fueled by the arrival of a young artist named Francis Hartland, who captures her heart with his charm and wit. However, her father disapproves of their relationship and forbids them from seeing each other. Determined to be with Francis, Maud runs away from home and embarks on a perilous journey through the English countryside. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a group of gypsies, a band of robbers, and a wealthy lord who becomes enamored with her beauty. As Maud's journey unfolds, she must confront her own fears and insecurities, as well as the harsh realities of life outside her sheltered existence. The Miser's Daughter: A Tale is a gripping and romantic novel that explores themes of love, adventure, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.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.