An Elderly Lover (1885)

An Elderly Lover is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and first published in 1885. The story revolves around the life of an elderly man named Edward Wilkins, who falls in love with a woman much younger than him. The novel explores the themes of love, age, and societal norms.Edward Wilkins is a wealthy and respected man in his community. He is a widower and has lived a quiet and contented life until he meets a young woman named Hester Fielding. Hester is a beautiful and vivacious woman who is the daughter of one of Edward's old friends. Despite their age difference, Edward finds himself falling deeply in love with Hester.As Edward's feelings for Hester grow stronger, he becomes increasingly aware of the societal norms that frown upon such relationships. He struggles with his own conscience and the opinions of those around him. Hester, on the other hand, is aware of Edward's feelings but is hesitant to reciprocate them due to the age difference.The novel follows the ups and downs of their relationship as they navigate the challenges of societal norms and their own personal beliefs. It also explores the themes of family, friendship, and the importance of companionship in old age.Overall, An Elderly Lover is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of love and age. It is a timeless story that still resonates with readers 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.