The Widow Lamport (1895)

The Widow Lamport is a novel written by Sidney Kilner Levett-Yeats and published in 1895. Set in the late 19th century, the book follows the story of Mrs. Lamport, a wealthy widow who lives in a grand house in the English countryside. Despite her wealth and status, Mrs. Lamport is a lonely woman who is haunted by the memory of her late husband.The novel begins with the arrival of a new tenant, Mr. Arthur Ashley, who takes up residence in a cottage on Mrs. Lamport's estate. Ashley is a young man with a mysterious past, and he soon becomes the object of Mrs. Lamport's affections. As the two grow closer, Mrs. Lamport begins to reveal the secrets of her past, including the tragic circumstances surrounding her husband's death.However, their relationship is not without its challenges. Mrs. Lamport's nephew, George, is suspicious of Ashley's motives and sets out to uncover his secrets. Meanwhile, Ashley's past catches up with him, and he is forced to confront the demons that have haunted him for years.The Widow Lamport is a poignant tale of love, loss, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a changing society. Levett-Yeats' vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its inhabitants bring the story to life, while his exploration of themes such as class, gender, and morality make the novel a thought-provoking read. Overall, The Widow Lamport is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.