Lucile

Lucile is a romantic novel written by Owen Meredith, which was first published in 1860. The book tells the story of Lucile, a beautiful and charming young woman who is the daughter of a wealthy English nobleman. Lucile is courted by two men, Lord Alfred Vargrave and Sir John Tyrrell, both of whom are vying for her affections.As the story progresses, Lucile finds herself torn between her love for the two men. Lord Alfred is handsome and charming, but he is also selfish and manipulative, while Sir John is kind and honorable, but he lacks the passion that Lucile craves.The novel is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, and it explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. It also delves into the social and political issues of the time, including the tension between the aristocracy and the common people.Throughout the book, Owen Meredith’s lyrical prose and vivid descriptions bring the characters and settings to life, creating a rich and immersive reading experience. Lucile is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its compelling story and complex characters.1878. With illustrations. A pseudonym adopted by Edward Robert, first Earl of Lytton, son of the novelist Bulwer-Lytton, and the author of Lucile. Once Meredith was termed third among living poets. Lucile is a narrative poem whose heroine, Lucile, is beloved by two bitter rivals, the English Lord Alfred Hargrave and the French Duke of Luvois. She loves Alfred, but misunderstanding keeps them apart. Long years after, Alfred’s son and the Duke’s niece fall in love, are separated by the old feud but finally reunited through the efforts of Lucile, who has become a nursing nun, under the name of Soeur Seraphine.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.