The Honorable Miss Ferrard (1878)

The Honorable Miss Ferrard is a novel written by May Laffan and first published in 1878. The story takes place in England during the Victorian era and follows the life of the title character, Miss Ferrard. She is a young woman from a wealthy family who is determined to marry for love rather than money or status. Miss Ferrard's family disapproves of her romantic notions and pressures her to marry a wealthy nobleman, Lord Bletchley. However, Miss Ferrard is not interested in Lord Bletchley and instead falls in love with a young artist named Guy Musgrave. Their love affair is complicated by the social expectations of the time and the disapproval of Miss Ferrard's family. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations during the Victorian era.Throughout the novel, Miss Ferrard must navigate the challenges of pursuing her own desires while also trying to maintain her family's reputation and social standing. The story ultimately culminates in a dramatic climax that forces Miss Ferrard to make a difficult choice between her heart and her duty to her family.Overall, The Honorable Miss Ferrard is a classic Victorian novel that explores the complex social dynamics of the time and the challenges faced by women who dared to defy societal expectations.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.