Ormond, A Tale - Maria Edgeworth - Bog

Ormond, A Tale is a novel written by Maria Edgeworth, an Irish author known for her works in the 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Harry Ormond, a young man who is orphaned at a young age and is forced to navigate through life's challenges alone. Harry's life takes a turn when he meets his long-lost cousin, the wealthy and influential Ormond family. As Harry becomes more involved with his newly found family, he discovers secrets and scandals that threaten to tear the family apart. Along the way, Harry also falls in love with one of the Ormond daughters, and their relationship is tested by the family's disapproval. The novel explores themes of family, love, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. With its vivid characters and intricate plot, Ormond, A Tale is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.""Pshaw, my dear, after having known me, I won't say loved me, a calendar year, how can you be so deceived by outward appearances. Don't you know that I hate drinking; but when I have these county electioneering friends, the worthy red noses, to entertain, I suit myself to the company, by acting spirits instead of swallowing them, for I should scorn to appear to flinch!""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.