Cicely's Choice (1875)

Cicely's Choice is a novel written by Eleanor Grace O'Reilly and published in 1875. The story follows the life of Cicely, a young woman who is torn between two men. One is her childhood friend, Frank, who is kind and reliable but lacks ambition. The other is a wealthy and successful businessman, Mr. Wynter, who promises her a life of luxury and comfort. As Cicely struggles to make a decision, she becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal. Her father, who is deeply in debt, sees Mr. Wynter as a way to pay off his debts and pressures Cicely to marry him. Meanwhile, Frank is secretly in love with her and is determined to win her heart. Throughout the novel, Cicely must navigate the expectations of her family and society while also following her own heart. She must decide what is truly important to her and make a choice that will determine the course of her life. Cicely's Choice is a captivating tale of love, loyalty, and the power of choice. It explores the complexities of relationships and the challenges of following one's dreams in a world that often prioritizes wealth and status.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.