Publisher's Synopsis
A Devoted Couple: A Novel is a classic work of fiction written by J. Masterman and originally published in 1894. The story follows the lives of a couple, John and Mary, who are deeply in love and devoted to each other. They live a simple life in a small village and are content with their modest existence. However, their peaceful life is disrupted when John's estranged brother, George, returns to the village after many years. George is a wealthy man who has made his fortune in the city and is determined to take over the village and its people. He sets his sights on Mary and begins to court her, causing tension and conflict between the brothers. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, family, and the struggle between tradition and progress. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that has stood the test of time and remains a beloved classic of English literature.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.
