Milly Lance (Classic Reprint)

Dutton Cook

ISBN 10: 1334499659 / ISBN 13: 9781334499654

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a timeless novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and the search for fulfillment. Set in Victorian England, it delves deeply into the societal pressures and personal struggles that shape the lives of its characters. The story centers on Milly Lance, a young woman torn between her duty to her ailing father and her longing for a life beyond the confines of her home. When the renowned physician Dr. Dendy enters their lives, promising to heal her father, Milly finds herself drawn to him despite their vast differences. As their relationship unfolds, the novel exposes the complexities of human nature. Dr. Dendy, despite his medical brilliance, is a lonely and emotionally isolated man. Milly, on the other hand, is a woman of great strength and resilience, yet she struggles to find her own voice. Through their interactions, the book explores the nature of love, the importance of self-discovery, and the challenges of forging one's own path in a society that often seeks to conform. With its rich characterization and evocative prose, this book offers insightful and moving commentary on the human condition. It is a timeless story of love, loss, and the search for meaning, guaranteed to resonate with readers of all generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781334499654_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Milly Lance (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1334499659
• ISBN 13: 9781334499654
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

Striking Victorian romance and moral tension unfold in Milly Lance. A young woman’s hopes clash with family duty, as a doctor’s quiet devotion challenges a man’s fevered pursuit of love and security. Set against poverty and social expectations, this tale mixes passion with the costs of healing and loyalty.

When a physician’s care becomes a catalyst for marriage and social advancement, the lines between kindness and ambition blur. Jealousies simmer as Milly’s heart weighs love against family obligation, wealth, and new beginnings.

• Follow a delicate love triangle where affection, duty, and wealth tug at each other.


• Experience the calm confidence of a doctor who negotiates care, consent, and heartache.


• Watch how letters, photographs, and memories shape choices under social pressure.


• See how resilience and vulnerability intersect in a changing world.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic Victorian drama that centers on personal conflict and moral questions.