Florence: Or the Fatal Vow (1852)

Florence: Or The Fatal Vow is a novel written by Eliza Ann Dupuy and published in 1852. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the life of Florence, a young woman who makes a vow to never marry after her father dies and she is left to care for her younger siblings. Despite her vow, Florence falls in love with a man named Edgar, but their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy and powerful suitor, Lord Mervyn. As Florence struggles to navigate her feelings and honor her vow, secrets from her past are revealed, leading to a dramatic and tragic conclusion. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the consequences of making hasty decisions.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.