Publisher's Synopsis
Bitter Sweets: A Love Story is a novel written by Joseph Hatton and published in 1877. The book tells the story of a young woman named Hester, who is forced to marry a wealthy man named Sir William Walworth for financial reasons. Despite her initial reluctance, Hester soon finds herself falling in love with Sir William and the two embark on a passionate affair. However, their happiness is short-lived as Sir William's jealous ex-lover, Lady Ursula, seeks to destroy their relationship. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal, and offers a vivid portrayal of Victorian society and its rigid social norms. With its engaging characters and compelling plot, Bitter Sweets: A Love Story remains a classic of Victorian literature and a timeless tale of forbidden love.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.
