True As Steel (1880) - Joséphine Blanche Colomb - Bog

True As Steel is a novel written by Josephine Blanche Colomb and published in 1880. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Ruth and Edith, who are left alone after their father's death. Ruth, the elder sister, takes on the responsibility of caring for her younger sister and supporting them both through her work as a governess. Edith, on the other hand, is a beautiful but selfish young woman who is more interested in finding a wealthy husband than in helping her sister.As the story progresses, Ruth meets and falls in love with a young doctor named Arthur Sinclair. However, their relationship is threatened by Edith's scheming and manipulative behavior, as she tries to win over Arthur for herself. Meanwhile, Ruth must also contend with the advances of a wealthy and influential man who wants to marry her, despite her lack of feelings for him.Throughout the novel, themes of love, loyalty, and family are explored, as the sisters struggle to navigate their way through the challenges of life in Victorian England. True As Steel is a gripping tale of romance, betrayal, and the enduring bond between sisters, set against the backdrop of a society that values wealth and status above all else.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.