""Merton: Or Three's Many A Slip Twixt The Cup And The Lip"" is a novel written by Theodore Edward Hook and published in 1800. The story follows the life of Merton, a young man who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with his wealthy uncle. Merton is initially welcomed by his uncle and his family, but soon finds himself at odds with them over his desire to marry a woman who is not of their social class.As Merton struggles to navigate the complicated...