An Elderly Lover (1885)

An Elderly Lover is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and published in 1885. The story revolves around the life of Lady Jane, a beautiful and wealthy widow who falls in love with a much younger man named Leonard. Leonard is a struggling artist who is not interested in Lady Jane's money, but is instead drawn to her intelligence and charm. The novel explores the challenges that arise from their age difference and the societal expectations of their relationship. Lady Jane's family and friends disapprove of her relationship with Leonard, and she must decide whether to follow her heart or conform to society's expectations. The novel is a poignant exploration of love, aging, and the complexities of human relationships.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.