The Widow, To Say Nothing Of The Man (1908)

The Widow, To Say Nothing Of The Man is a novel written by Helen Rowland and was first published in 1908. The story revolves around the widow of a wealthy man named Mrs. Van Rensselaer, who is being pursued by a persistent suitor named Mr. Van Cortlandt. Despite her initial reluctance, Mrs. Van Rensselaer eventually agrees to marry him.However, their plans are disrupted when a mysterious man named Mr. Smith enters the scene. He claims to be the long-lost husband of Mrs. Van Rensselaer, who was thought to have died in a shipwreck years ago. As Mr. Smith's story unfolds, the widow becomes torn between her loyalty to her new suitor and her desire to uncover the truth about her past.Throughout the novel, Rowland explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships. The story is set against the backdrop of high society in New York City during the early 20th century, providing a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time.Overall, The Widow, To Say Nothing Of The Man is a captivating tale of love and mystery that will keep readers engaged until the very end.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.