Publisher's Synopsis
A Crooked Path is a novel written by Mrs. Alexander and first published in 1890. The story follows the life of a young woman named Hester, who is forced to navigate a crooked path in life due to the actions of those around her. Hester's father is a wealthy man who has made his fortune through dishonest means, and as a result, Hester is ostracized by society. Despite her circumstances, Hester remains determined to live a meaningful life and finds love with a man named Guy. However, their relationship is threatened by the actions of Hester's father and the secrets he has kept hidden for so long. As Hester tries to navigate her way through the challenges she faces, she discovers that the path to happiness is not always straightforward and that sometimes, one must take a crooked path to find their way. The novel explores themes of love, family, societal expectations, and the consequences of one's actions.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.
