Nepenthe: A Novel (1864)

By Lydia M. Millard and L M. M.

Book Overview

Nepenthe: A Novel is a literary work written by Lydia M. Millard and published in 1864. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Edith who is forced to leave her comfortable life in England to live with her aunt in America. Edith soon finds herself caught up in a web of secrets and lies as she tries to unravel the mystery surrounding her aunt's past. Along the way, she meets a young man named Frank who helps her in her quest for the truth. As the story unfolds, Edith discovers that her aunt's past is darker than she ever could have imagined, and she must decide whether to confront the truth or continue living in ignorance. The novel is a gripping tale of love, loss, and betrayal set against the backdrop of 19th-century America. With its vivid descriptions and complex characters, Nepenthe: A Novel is a timeless classic that will captivate readers of all ages.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163946931
• ISBN13: 9781163946930
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"