Ursula's Stumbling Block: Or Pride Comes Before A Fall (1885)

Ursula's Stumbling Block: Or Pride Comes Before A Fall is a novel written by Julia Goddard in 1885. The story follows the life of Ursula, a beautiful and wealthy young woman who is used to getting her way. Her pride and arrogance lead her to make poor decisions, which eventually lead to her downfall. Ursula's father dies, leaving her with a large inheritance, which she spends recklessly on parties, clothes, and other luxuries. She also becomes engaged to a man who is only interested in her money. However, when her fianc����� leaves her for another woman, Ursula is forced to face the consequences of her actions. She is left penniless and alone, with no one to turn to. Through her struggles, Ursula learns the value of humility and the importance of making wise choices. The novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and the importance of living a virtuous life.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.