The Burden of Love is a novel written by Elizabeth Gibson and first published in 1902. The story is set in the Victorian era and follows the life of a young woman named Muriel, who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to save her family from financial ruin. The burden of her loveless marriage takes a toll on Muriel's mental and emotional well-being, and she struggles to find happiness in her life.As the story progresses, Muriel meets a man named Richard, who she develops feelings for. However, she is torn between her duty to her husband and her desire for true love. The novel explores themes of duty, love, and sacrifice, as Muriel must decide whether to stay in her unhappy marriage or risk everything for a chance at true happiness.The Burden of Love is a poignant and emotional story that captures the struggles of women in the Victorian era. It is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice that will resonate with readers of all ages, and is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction.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.