Publisher's Synopsis
Cousin Flo is a novel written by F. Scarlett Potter and originally published in 1877. The story follows the life of a young woman named Flo who moves to London to live with her wealthy cousin, Lady Selina. Flo is initially thrilled with her new life, but soon realizes that the upper-class society she has entered is full of hypocrisy, snobbery, and cruelty. She becomes disillusioned with her cousin and her friends, and begins to long for the simplicity and honesty of her former life. As she struggles to find her place in this new world, Flo must confront the harsh realities of class distinctions and social inequality. The novel is a poignant commentary on Victorian society and the struggles faced by women of all classes during this era. It explores themes of identity, social mobility, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. Cousin Flo is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
