Bertha: Or the Consequences of a Fault (1875)

Bertha: Or The Consequences Of A Fault is a novel written by Louise Boyeldieu D'Auvigny and originally published in 1875. The story follows the life of Bertha, a young woman who makes a mistake that leads to devastating consequences. Bertha is a beautiful and charming young woman who is loved by many, including her father, who is a wealthy businessman. However, Bertha is also vain and selfish, and she becomes bored with her life of luxury. She begins to seek out excitement and adventure, and she soon falls in love with a young man who is not of her social class. Bertha's father disapproves of the relationship, and Bertha is forced to choose between her love and her family. She chooses her love, and she runs away with her lover. However, her decision has far-reaching consequences, and Bertha soon finds herself alone and destitute. She is forced to make a living as a seamstress, and she struggles to survive in a world that is hostile to women who have made mistakes. The novel explores themes of love, family, class, and the consequences of our actions. It is a powerful and moving story that will resonate with readers today as much as it did when it was first published.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.