Publisher's Synopsis
The Golden Butterfly is a novel written by Walter Besant, an English author, and historian. The story revolves around a young woman named Zillah, who lives in London with her father, a violin maker. Zillah is an aspiring singer and dreams of becoming a famous opera singer. However, her father is against her pursuing a career in music, and instead, wants her to marry a wealthy man.One day, Zillah meets a handsome and charming young man named Austin Lee, who is a painter. They fall in love, but their happiness is short-lived when Austin is falsely accused of stealing a golden butterfly brooch from a wealthy woman's home. Zillah is devastated and sets out to prove Austin's innocence.As she investigates the case, she discovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy her and Austin's lives. With the help of her father and a few loyal friends, Zillah uncovers the truth behind the theft and clears Austin's name.The Golden Butterfly is a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set in Victorian-era London. It explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the power of art to transcend societal barriers. The novel is a timeless classic that will captivate readers with its richly drawn characters, vivid descriptions of London, and suspenseful plot.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.
