Fathoms Deep: Or Courtenay???????s Choice is a novel written by Catharine Shaw and published in 1885. The story follows the protagonist, Courtenay, as she navigates through the complex social and romantic relationships of the Victorian era. Courtenay is a young woman from a wealthy family who is expected to marry well and uphold her family's reputation. However, she finds herself torn between two suitors: the charming but irresponsible Lord Elton and the steady and dependable Mr. Merton. As she struggles to make a decision, Courtenay must also confront the societal pressures and expectations placed upon her as a woman. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and societal norms, and provides a glimpse into the complexities of Victorian-era courtship and marriage.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.