Machpelah V1: Or Lost Lives, a Novel (1879)

Machpelah V1: Or Lost Lives is a novel written by A. G. W. and first published in 1879. The story revolves around the lives of two friends, Herbert and Arthur, who are separated by circumstances but are reunited years later. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, betrayal, and redemption. The title of the book refers to the biblical site of Machpelah, where Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, and Leah are buried. The site symbolizes the final resting place of the characters in the novel, who have lost their lives in various ways. The book is set in the Victorian era and offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the human experience.In Two Volumes.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.