Publisher's Synopsis
""The Story of a Kiss"" is a novel written by Catherine Simpson Wynne and first published in 1887. The book tells the story of two young lovers, Bertie and Edith, who are separated by circumstances beyond their control. Bertie is sent away to India to work for his uncle, while Edith remains in England to care for her sick mother. Despite the distance between them, the two remain devoted to each other and exchange letters regularly. As time passes, Bertie becomes more successful in his career and decides to return to England to marry Edith. However, when he arrives, he discovers that Edith has already married another man. Heartbroken, Bertie decides to leave England once again and return to India. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the power of fate. It also offers a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of Victorian England, particularly with regard to marriage and class. Overall, ""The Story of a Kiss"" is a compelling tale of love and longing that will resonate with readers of all ages.In Three 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.
