Betrothal (1881)

Betrothal is a novel written by Henry K. Wood in 1881. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Margaret Capel, who is engaged to a wealthy man named Arthur Dimont. However, their engagement is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious stranger named Guy Thornton, who claims to have a connection to Margaret's past.As Margaret struggles to navigate her feelings for both Arthur and Guy, she begins to uncover secrets about her family's history and the true nature of her betrothal. Along the way, she must confront societal expectations and the limitations placed on women in Victorian England.Betrothal is a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century England. With vivid characters and intricate plot twists, Wood's novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of Victorian society and the challenges faced by women of the era.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.