Nepenthe: A Novel (1864)

Nepenthe: A Novel is a literary work written by Lydia M. Millard and published in 1864. The book is a captivating tale that takes readers on an exciting journey through the life of a young woman named Edith Hastings. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and follows Edith's life as she navigates the complexities of love, family, and society.The story begins with Edith's return to her ancestral home in New England, where she is reunited with her family after spending several years abroad. Upon her return, Edith finds herself caught up in a web of family secrets, including a mysterious illness that has plagued her mother for years. As she tries to uncover the truth about her family's past, Edith also finds herself drawn to a handsome young man named Arthur Graham.As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey through Edith's life as she falls in love, experiences heartbreak, and learns to navigate the social norms of her time. Along the way, she encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a wealthy heiress, a scheming aunt, and a mysterious doctor.Nepenthe: A Novel is a beautifully written work that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. With its vivid descriptions and engaging characters, the book is sure to captivate readers and leave them wanting more.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.