Sylvie's Betrothed

Sylvie's Betrothed: A Russian Story is a novel written by Henry Greville in 1882. The story is set in Russia and revolves around the life of a young woman named Sylvie, who is engaged to be married to a wealthy nobleman. However, Sylvie is not in love with her fianc����� and instead falls for a handsome and mysterious stranger who she meets by chance.As Sylvie's feelings for the stranger grow stronger, she begins to question her engagement and the expectations of society. She is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for true love. Meanwhile, her fianc����� becomes increasingly jealous and possessive, leading to a dramatic and tragic turn of events.The novel explores themes of love, duty, and societal expectations in 19th century Russia. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of the Russian nobility and the complex relationships between men and women during this time period.Overall, Sylvie's Betrothed is a captivating and emotional tale of love and sacrifice that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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.