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The Household Of Bouverie V1: Or The Elixir Of Gold, A Romance (1860)

The Household Of Bouverie V1: Or The Elixir Of Gold, A Romance (1860)

Warfield, Catherine Ann Ware

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ISBN10: 1104394693
ISBN13: 9781104394691
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Household of Bouverie V1: Or The Elixir of Gold, A Romance (1860) is a novel written by Catherine Ann Ware Warfield. The story revolves around the Bouverie family, who are wealthy and influential members of society. The family is headed by the patriarch, Sir Edward Bouverie, who is known for his business acumen and his love for alchemy.The novel follows the lives of the Bouverie family members as they navigate the challenges of love, family, and societal expectations. The main character, Lady Edith Bouverie, is a young woman who is expected to marry well and uphold the family's reputation. However, she is torn between her duty to her family and her own desires.As the story unfolds, Lady Edith falls in love with a young man named Arthur, who is not of the same social standing as the Bouverie family. Their love is tested by the disapproval of Lady Edith's family and the societal norms of the time.Meanwhile, Sir Edward Bouverie becomes obsessed with finding the elixir of gold, a mythical substance that is said to have the power to turn base metals into gold. His quest for the elixir leads him down a dangerous path, and his family is forced to confront the consequences of his actions.Overall, The Household of Bouverie V1: Or The Elixir of Gold, A Romance is a captivating tale of love, family, and the pursuit of wealth and power. It offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy elite during the Victorian era and explores themes that are still relevant today.In Two Volumes.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.

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