Cousin Flo (1877)

Cousin Flo is a novel written by F. Scarlett Potter and was first published in 1877. The story follows the life of Florence ""Flo"" Maynard, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her wealthy Aunt Sophia. Flo is a kind and gentle person, but she is also strong-willed and determined to make a life for herself.As Flo grows up, she falls in love with her cousin, Arthur, who is also her childhood friend. However, Arthur is engaged to another woman, and Flo is heartbroken. She decides to leave her aunt's home and start a new life on her own.Flo moves to London, where she finds work as a governess for a wealthy family. She becomes close with the family's children and forms a bond with their father, Mr. Hamilton. However, Mr. Hamilton is also engaged, and Flo finds herself once again facing unrequited love.Throughout the novel, Flo faces many challenges and struggles, but she remains determined to find happiness and love. She learns to rely on herself and her own strength and eventually finds her true love in a surprising way.Cousin Flo is a story of love, loss, and resilience. It explores the themes of family, friendship, and the importance of following one's heart. The novel is a classic example of Victorian literature and provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time.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.