Publisher's Synopsis
Lilith: A Novel is a Gothic romance novel written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth and first published in 1890. The story follows the life of the beautiful and mysterious Lilith, who is rumored to be a sorceress and is shrouded in secrecy. Lilith is married to a wealthy and powerful man, but she is deeply unhappy and seeks solace in the arms of other men. When her husband dies, Lilith inherits his fortune and becomes even more powerful, but also more lonely and isolated. As she struggles to find meaning and purpose in her life, Lilith becomes embroiled in a series of dark and dangerous events that threaten to destroy her. The novel is a tale of love, passion, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of the Victorian era. It explores themes of gender roles, power dynamics, and the dangers of obsession and desire. With its vivid descriptions, complex characters, and thrilling plot, Lilith: A Novel is a classic work of Gothic literature that continues to captivate 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.
