The Marriage Of Mr. Merivale (1901)

The Marriage of Mr. Merivale is a novel written by Cecil Headlam and first published in 1901. The story revolves around the life of Mr. Merivale, a middle-aged bachelor who is content with his solitary existence. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he falls in love with a young woman named Miss Fanny Tarrant.Despite their age difference, Mr. Merivale is determined to marry Miss Tarrant and sets out to win her heart. However, his plans are complicated by the interference of his friends and family, who disapprove of the match. Along the way, Mr. Merivale must navigate societal expectations and his own insecurities as he tries to convince Miss Tarrant to marry him.The Marriage of Mr. Merivale is a charming and witty novel that explores themes of love, marriage, and societal norms in turn-of-the-century England. Headlam's writing is engaging and humorous, and his characters are well-drawn and relatable. The novel offers a glimpse into the social conventions and expectations of the time, while also providing a timeless story of love and self-discovery.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.