""Althea Vernon Or The Embroidered Handkerchief"" is a novel written by Eliza Leslie and published in 1838. The story revolves around the life of Althea Vernon, a young woman who is determined to marry for love rather than money. However, her father has other plans for her and wants her to marry a wealthy but unappealing suitor. Althea's journey towards finding true love and overcoming societal expectations is the central theme of the novel.The book...