Abel Drake's Wife (1883)

Abel Drake's Wife is a novel written by John Saunders and published in 1883. The book tells the story of a woman named Elsie, who marries Abel Drake, a wealthy businessman. Elsie is initially thrilled with her new life, but soon discovers that Abel is controlling and abusive. She becomes increasingly isolated and unhappy, and begins to fear for her safety. As the story progresses, Elsie must find a way to escape Abel's clutches and build a new life for herself. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a kind-hearted doctor, a sympathetic neighbor, and a mysterious stranger who may hold the key to her freedom. The novel explores themes of domestic abuse, gender roles, and the struggle for independence in a patriarchal society. With its vivid characters and gripping plot, Abel Drake's Wife is a timeless tale of courage and resilience in the face of adversity.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.