Married Beneath Him V2 (1865)

Married Beneath Him V2 is a novel written by James Payn and first published in 1865. It is the second volume of a two-part series that tells the story of a wealthy man named Arthur Brandreth who falls in love with a woman named Mary Carlyle, who is from a lower social class. Despite the objections of his family and friends, Arthur marries Mary and they begin a life together. However, their happiness is short-lived as Arthur's family disowns him and he struggles to maintain his social status. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social expectations in Victorian England. Payn's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of characters and settings, as well as his use of humor and satire to comment on the society of his time. Overall, Married Beneath Him V2 is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of Victorian social norms and the challenges faced by those who dared to challenge them.In Three Volumes.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.