An Engagement of Convenience: A Novel (1908)

""An Engagement of Convenience"" is a novel written by Louis Zangwill and published in 1908. The story revolves around a wealthy young woman named Lady Vera, who is engaged to a man named Lord John. However, she is not in love with him and is only marrying him for convenience and to please her family. Things take a turn when she meets a charming and handsome artist named Paul, who she falls in love with. Lady Vera is torn between her duty to her family and her heart's desires. As the story progresses, she must navigate the complexities of her situation and decide what truly matters to her. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations, and provides a glimpse into the upper-class society of the early 20th century. It is a timeless tale of romance and self-discovery that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.