Austin Elliot (1863)

Austin Elliot is a novel written by Henry Kingsley and published in 1863. The story is set in rural England and follows the life of the titular character, Austin Elliot, a young man who inherits a large estate from his father. As he takes on the responsibilities of running the estate, he becomes embroiled in a complicated and dangerous love triangle with two women - the beautiful and cunning Lady Caroline, and the sweet and innocent Alice. As Austin tries to navigate his way through his love life, he also becomes involved in a political scandal involving a corrupt Member of Parliament, and must use all of his wit and cunning to clear his name and protect his reputation. Along the way, he is forced to confront his own flaws and weaknesses, and must learn to make difficult decisions in order to protect those he loves.Kingsley's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the English countryside, its richly drawn characters, and its exploration of complex moral issues. Austin Elliot is a compelling and entertaining read that offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian society and the struggles of a young man trying to find his way in the world.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.