The White Mask V1 (1844)

The White Mask V1 is a novel written by Katherine Thomson and first published in 1844. The story is set in England in the early 1800s and follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is forced to wear a white mask to hide her scarred face. Mary's father is a wealthy and powerful man who is determined to keep his daughter's disfigurement a secret from society. As Mary grows up, she becomes increasingly isolated and unhappy, longing for a normal life and the chance to find love. However, her father's strict rules and overprotectiveness make it difficult for her to form any meaningful relationships. Things change when Mary meets a young man named Edward, who sees past her mask and falls in love with her for who she truly is. However, their romance is threatened by Mary's father, who disapproves of their relationship and will do anything to keep them apart. The White Mask V1 explores themes of love, identity, and the lengths that people will go to protect their secrets. It is a gripping and emotional tale that will keep readers engaged until the very end.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.