The Infidel: A Romance (1900)

The Infidel: A Romance is a novel written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and published in 1900. The story revolves around a young woman named Lady Edith Aylmer, who is forced into a loveless marriage with a wealthy older man. She finds solace in the company of her cousin, Everard Romfrey, who is a notorious womanizer and skeptic of religion. As Lady Edith struggles to find happiness in her marriage, Everard begins to challenge her beliefs and introduce her to a world of intellectual freedom and questioning. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Everard is engaged to another woman, and Lady Edith is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing feelings for her cousin.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, religion, and intellectualism in Victorian society. It also touches on the changing roles of women during this time period and the limitations they faced in terms of societal expectations and gender norms. Overall, The Infidel: A Romance is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of Victorian society and the human experience.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.