The Rich Miss Riddell (1894)

The Rich Miss Riddell is a novel written by Dorothea Gerard and first published in 1894. The story follows the life of Miss Riddell, a wealthy young woman who lives in London and is known for her beauty, charm, and wit. Despite her privileged upbringing and social status, Miss Riddell is not content with her life and yearns for something more meaningful.When she meets a young man named John Garth, Miss Riddell begins to see the world in a new light. Garth is a struggling writer who lives in poverty but is passionate about his work. Miss Riddell is drawn to his creative spirit and begins to fall in love with him.As their relationship develops, Miss Riddell must navigate the expectations of her family and society, who believe that she should marry a wealthy and respectable man. Meanwhile, Garth struggles to make a name for himself in the literary world and provide for himself and his loved ones.The Rich Miss Riddell explores themes of love, class, and ambition in Victorian society. It is a compelling story that captures the spirit of the era and offers a glimpse into the lives of the privileged and the struggling.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.