Clare Duval: A Novel is a literary work written by Clement Wilkes and published in the year 1900. The book tells the story of a young woman named Clare Duval, who is the daughter of a wealthy New York businessman. Clare is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is determined to live her life on her own terms, despite the expectations and restrictions placed upon her by society.As the story progresses, Clare becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a young man named Paul, who is not from her social class. Their relationship is met with resistance from Clare's father, who disapproves of their match due to Paul's lower social status. Despite this opposition, Clare and Paul continue to pursue their relationship, leading to a series of dramatic events that challenge their love and test their loyalty to each other.The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations, as well as the struggles that women faced in the early 20th century. The author uses vivid descriptions and rich character development to bring the story to life, immersing the reader in the world of New York high society and the challenges faced by those who dared to challenge its norms.Overall, Clare Duval: A Novel is a compelling work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in early 20th century America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, romance, and social commentary.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.