Publisher's Synopsis
Kate Leslie V1 (1838) is a novel written by Thomas Haynes Bayly. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Kate Leslie. Kate is a young woman who is forced to leave her home in Scotland and move to England with her aunt and uncle. While in England, Kate falls in love with a wealthy young man named Henry Clifford. However, their love is forbidden by Henry's father, who wants him to marry someone of his own social class. Kate and Henry continue to see each other in secret, but their relationship is threatened by a series of misunderstandings and misfortunes. Along the way, Kate must navigate the complexities of society and deal with the disapproval of those around her. The novel is a romantic drama that explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations.In Two Volumes.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.
