Publisher's Synopsis
""Look Before You Leap"" is a novel written by Mrs. Alexander and first published in 1882. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Flora and Edith, who are left orphaned and forced to live with their aunt and uncle. Flora is beautiful and charming, while Edith is plain and practical. Despite their differences, the sisters are close and rely on each other for support.Flora is courted by a wealthy and handsome man named Mr. Gresham, but Edith is suspicious of his intentions. She believes that he is only interested in Flora's beauty and wealth and warns her sister to be cautious. However, Flora is blinded by love and ignores Edith's warnings.As the story unfolds, Flora discovers that Mr. Gresham is indeed a fortune hunter and that he has no intention of marrying her. She is devastated and turns to her sister for comfort. Edith helps Flora to see the truth and encourages her to move on from Mr. Gresham.The novel explores themes of love, family, and the importance of making wise choices. It also highlights the dangers of being too trusting and the importance of being cautious in matters of the heart. ""Look Before You Leap"" 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.
