The House on the Marsh: A Romance (1884)

The House On The Marsh: A Romance is a novel written by Florence Warden and first published in 1884. The story takes place in the marshlands of Essex, England and follows the life of a young woman named Muriel Westleigh. Muriel is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is engaged to a wealthy man named George Goring. However, Muriel's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers a secret about George that threatens to destroy their relationship.As Muriel tries to come to terms with this revelation, she meets a handsome and mysterious stranger named Philip Stretton. Philip is a man with a dark past who has come to the marshlands to escape his troubles. Despite their differences, Muriel and Philip are drawn to each other and begin a passionate love affair.As their relationship deepens, Muriel and Philip must navigate the challenges of their respective pasts and the disapproval of those around them. Meanwhile, George Goring is determined to win Muriel back and will stop at nothing to do so.The House On The Marsh: A Romance is a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of the beautiful and eerie marshlands of Essex. Florence Warden's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters' emotions make this novel a timeless classic of Victorian literature.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.