Description

The Children of the Abbey V4: A Tale is a novel written by Regina Maria Roche in 1800. It tells the story of two orphaned sisters, Amanda and Emily, who are taken in by the wealthy and kind-hearted Lady Dunreath. The girls grow up in the lavish surroundings of her estate and become close friends with her son, Lord Mortimer. However, their idyllic life is disrupted when Mortimer falls in love with Amanda and Emily becomes the target of a jealous rival. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the consequences of societal expectations. It is a classic example of Gothic fiction, with elements of mystery and suspense woven throughout the narrative. The Children of the Abbey V4: A Tale is the fourth volume in a series of novels by Roche and is considered one of her most popular works.In Four Volumes.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.