Purity Of Heart Or The Ancient Costume: A Tale (1816)

by An Old Wife Of Twenty Years and Elizabeth Thomas

Book Overview

""Purity of Heart or The Ancient Costume: A Tale"" is a novel written by an anonymous author who identifies herself only as ""An Old Wife of Twenty Years."" The book was first published in 1816 and tells the story of a young woman named Emily who is torn between two suitors: the wealthy and handsome Mr. Stanley and the kind and virtuous Mr. Elford. Emily's mother, who is obsessed with social status and wealth, encourages her to choose Mr. Stanley,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104369710
• ISBN13: 9781104369712
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"