Publisher's Synopsis
""A Father's Curse and a Daughter's Sacrifice"" is a novel written by Anna Eliza Bray and first published in 1884. The story revolves around the lives of a father and daughter, Sir John and Lady Mervyn. Sir John is a wealthy landowner who is known for his harsh and cruel nature. He has a deep-seated hatred for his daughter, Lady Mervyn, who he blames for the death of his wife during childbirth.Despite her father's hatred, Lady Mervyn is a kind and gentle woman who tries her best to please him. She falls in love with a young man named Arthur, but her father forbids their marriage. Lady Mervyn is forced to make a difficult decision, and she sacrifices her own happiness to save her father's reputation.The novel explores themes of family, love, sacrifice, and forgiveness. It also sheds light on the gender roles and societal expectations of the time. The story is set in the English countryside, and the descriptions of the landscape and the characters' emotions are vivid and detailed.Overall, ""A Father's Curse and a Daughter's Sacrifice"" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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.
