Disowned

""Disowned"" is a novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1828. The story follows the life of a young man named Ernest Maltravers, who is disowned by his wealthy and aristocratic family after he refuses to marry a woman he does not love. Ernest sets out to make a name for himself in the world of literature, but soon finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and scandal. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Alice Darvil, who may hold the key to his future success and happiness. However, as Ernest's past comes back to haunt him, he must face difficult choices and confront the consequences of his actions. ""Disowned"" is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Regency-era England.1852. At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics and out of that study grew the character of Algernon Mordaunt. He is represented as a type of the Heroism of Christian Philosophy - an union of love and knowledge placed in the midst of sorrow, and laboring on through the pilgrimage of life, strong in the fortitude that comes from belief in heaven.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.