The Price Of A Wife (1901)

The Price Of A Wife is a novel written by John Strange Winter and first published in 1901. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mabel Claremont, who is forced into a loveless marriage with a wealthy man named Sir John Loring. Mabel's father, a gambler and a drunkard, agrees to the marriage in exchange for a large sum of money. Despite her initial reluctance, Mabel goes through with the wedding, hoping that her new husband will be kind to her.However, Mabel soon discovers that Sir John is a cruel and abusive man who cares only about his own pleasure. He treats her like a possession and expects her to obey his every command. Mabel's life becomes a nightmare, and she longs for freedom and the chance to be with the man she truly loves.As the story progresses, Mabel's situation becomes increasingly desperate. She is trapped in a loveless marriage with no way out, and her only hope is to find a way to escape. With the help of her loyal friend and confidante, Mabel devises a plan to flee from Sir John's clutches and start a new life.The Price Of A Wife is a powerful and emotional novel that explores the themes of love, marriage, and freedom. It is a gripping tale of a woman's struggle to overcome the obstacles in her life and find happiness and fulfillment. John Strange Winter's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions make this book a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature.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.