Higher Law V1: A Romance (1870)

Higher Law V1: A Romance is a novel written by Edward Maitland and published in 1870. The book is set in England and tells the story of a young woman named Ethel Hardy, who is caught between her duty to her family and her desire for personal freedom. Ethel is engaged to a wealthy and influential man, but she falls in love with a man who is committed to social reform and the pursuit of a higher law. The novel explores themes of love, duty, freedom, and social justice, and it offers a critique of the Victorian era's social norms and conventions. The book is divided into two volumes, and the first volume sets the stage for Ethel's dilemma and introduces the main characters. The second volume resolves the plot and offers a satisfying conclusion to the story. Overall, Higher Law V1: A Romance is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on Victorian society and its values.In Three 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.