Handsome Is That Handsome Does (1869)

Handsome Is That Handsome Does is a novel written by Mary Emily Bradley and published in 1869. The story follows the life of a young woman named Grace Vernon, who is beautiful and wealthy but lacks moral character. Despite her good looks, Grace is selfish and manipulative, using her charm to get what she wants from those around her.As the story unfolds, Grace's behavior leads to a series of misfortunes and tragedies, including the loss of her fortune and the death of her father. Through these trials, Grace learns the importance of kindness, honesty, and humility, and begins to transform into a better person.The novel explores themes of beauty, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It also offers a commentary on the societal expectations placed on women during the Victorian era, and the importance of inner beauty over outward appearances.Overall, Handsome Is That Handsome Does is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insights into the human condition and the power of personal growth and redemption.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.