Publisher's Synopsis
""Doris's Fortune"" is a novel written by Florence Warden and published in 1886. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Doris, who is left alone in the world after the death of her parents. Despite her difficult circumstances, Doris is determined to make a life for herself and sets out to find work. Along the way, she meets a wealthy woman named Mrs. Murray, who takes pity on her and offers her a job as a companion. Doris soon discovers that Mrs. Murray's family is hiding a dark secret, and she becomes embroiled in their drama. She also finds herself falling in love with Mrs. Murray's son, Ralph, who is engaged to another woman. As the story unfolds, Doris must navigate the complex relationships and secrets of the Murray family while also trying to secure her own future. ""Doris's Fortune"" is a classic Victorian novel that explores themes of love, loss, and social class. It offers a glimpse into the lives of 19th-century women and the challenges they faced in a society that was often hostile to their aspirations. With its engaging plot and well-drawn characters, this book is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and romance novels.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.
