Under False Colors (1889)

Under False Colors is a novel written by Sarah Doudney and first published in 1889. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Rachel Knevett, who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to London after her father's death. In London, Rachel is taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle, who live a life of luxury and high society.As Rachel adjusts to her new life, she becomes increasingly aware of the hypocrisy and deceit that exists within the upper classes. She also discovers that her uncle is involved in a fraudulent scheme to swindle investors out of their money.Despite the danger, Rachel decides to take matters into her own hands and expose her uncle's wrongdoing. Along the way, she meets a young man named Frank Lestrange, who becomes her ally and confidant.As Rachel and Frank work together to uncover the truth, they find themselves falling in love. But their relationship is threatened by the secrets and lies that surround them.Under False Colors is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of Victorian London. It is a story that explores the complexities of human nature and the power of truth to overcome even the most insidious forms of deception.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.