Margaret: Or The Pearl (1844)

By Charles Benjamin Tayler

Book Overview

Margaret: Or The Pearl is a novel written by Charles Benjamin Tayler and published in 1844. The story revolves around the character of Margaret, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in the countryside to live with her wealthy aunt in the city. Margaret is a kind and gentle person who is admired by everyone she meets, including her cousin, Edward, who falls in love with her.As Margaret adjusts to her new life in the city, she becomes involved in the social scene and meets a number of interesting characters, including a wealthy businessman named Mr. Howard, who becomes infatuated with her. Margaret is torn between her feelings for Edward and her growing attraction to Mr. Howard, and must navigate the complexities of love and social status.Throughout the novel, Margaret is portrayed as a symbol of purity and innocence, and her struggles reflect the societal pressures placed on women during the Victorian era. The novel also explores themes of class, wealth, and morality, as Margaret must decide whether to follow her heart or conform to the expectations of society.Overall, Margaret: Or The Pearl is a classic Victorian novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the era, while also providing an engaging and emotional story of love and self-discovery.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: 1166603814
• ISBN13: 9781166603816
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"