Alice Seymour: A Tale (1831)

Alice Seymour: A Tale is a novel written by the British author, Lady Jane Grey, who is better known by her pen name, Mrs. Grey. The book was first published in 1831 and is a classic example of the Victorian era's romantic literature. The story revolves around the titular character, Alice Seymour, who is an orphan and lives with her wealthy uncle, Mr. Seymour. Alice is a beautiful and kind-hearted young woman who is loved by all who know her. She is engaged to a young man named Edgar, who is also her cousin. However, Alice's life takes a dramatic turn when her uncle dies suddenly, leaving her alone and vulnerable. Her cousin Edgar, who was supposed to marry her, breaks off the engagement and marries another woman for her money. Alice is devastated by this betrayal and decides to leave her home and start a new life. Alice's journey takes her to different parts of England, where she meets new people and experiences various adventures. She encounters both kindness and cruelty along the way, but her strong will and determination help her overcome every obstacle. In the end, Alice's fortunes change when she meets a wealthy and handsome young man named Henry. They fall in love and get married, and Alice finally finds the happiness and security she has been seeking all along. Alice Seymour: A Tale is a classic Victorian novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and resilience. It is a heartwarming story that will appeal to readers who enjoy romantic literature and historical fiction.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.