Vashti: Or Until Death Us Do Part (1883)

Vashti: Or Until Death Us Do Part is a novel written by Augusta Jane Wilson and published in 1883. The story follows the life of Vashti, a young woman who marries a man named John Randolph. However, their marriage is not a happy one, as John is abusive and controlling. Despite this, Vashti remains loyal to him and tries to make the marriage work.As the story unfolds, Vashti faces numerous challenges and hardships, including financial difficulties and the death of her children. She also becomes involved in a love triangle with two other men, but ultimately remains committed to John, even when he becomes increasingly violent and abusive.Throughout the novel, Wilson explores themes of love, loyalty, and the role of women in society. She also addresses the issue of domestic violence, which was not commonly discussed during the time period in which the book was written.Overall, Vashti: Or Until Death Us Do Part is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on marriage and relationships in the late 19th century.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.