The Veil Withdrawn: A Novel

By Berton J Maddux

Book Overview

The Veil Withdrawn is a novel written by Berton J. Maddux and published in 1900. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith, who is living in the late 19th century. Edith is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is engaged to be married to a wealthy man named Charles. However, as the story progresses, Edith begins to question her own happiness and the life that she has chosen for herself. She finds herself drawn to a man named Robert, who is a struggling artist and a free spirit.As Edith's feelings for Robert grow stronger, she begins to realize that she is not truly happy with her current life. She begins to question the values and expectations of society, and she starts to see the world in a new light. The novel explores themes of love, passion, and societal expectations, as Edith struggles to come to terms with her own desires and the expectations of those around her.The Veil Withdrawn is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the late 19th century. Maddux's writing is engaging and descriptive, and he does an excellent job of capturing the emotions and struggles of his characters. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a powerful commentary on the human experience and the challenges we face in navigating our own desires and the expectations of society.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: 1165152088
• ISBN13: 9781165152087
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"