The One Good Guest by L. B. Walford is a classic novel set in the Victorian era. The story revolves around the relationship between two sisters, Ellen and Kate, who live with their widowed father in a small town. Ellen, the older sister, is responsible and practical, while Kate is impulsive and carefree.When their father invites a distant cousin, Arthur Lloyd, to stay with them, Ellen is wary of his intentions. However, Kate is immediately taken with Arthur's charm and good looks. As Arthur becomes a regular guest at their home, Ellen becomes increasingly suspicious of his true motives.As the sisters navigate their feelings for Arthur and their own personal struggles, they must also confront the social expectations of their time. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the challenges of being a woman in Victorian society.Walford's writing is characterized by her attention to detail and her ability to capture the nuances of human relationships. The One Good Guest is a timeless tale of family, love, and the complexities of human nature.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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