A Point of Honor: A Novel (1863)

A Point of Honor is a historical novel written by Annie Edwards and published in 1863. The story is set in the mid-19th century and centers around the lives of two young women, Lucy and Florence, who are cousins. Lucy is a wealthy heiress who lives in a grand mansion in the English countryside, while Florence is a poor orphan who lives with her aunt and uncle in London.The novel explores themes of love, honor, and class differences as the two cousins navigate the challenges of their respective lives. Lucy falls in love with a young man named Arthur, who is not of her social class, and must choose between her love for him and her family's expectations. Florence, on the other hand, is pursued by a wealthy suitor who wants to marry her for her fortune, but she is torn between her desire for financial security and her own sense of honor.As the story unfolds, the two women face numerous obstacles and must make difficult decisions that will impact their futures. Along the way, they learn important lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of honor.Overall, A Point of Honor is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian-era society and the complex relationships between people of different social classes.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.