The Shield Of Love (1891)

The Shield of Love is a novel written by Benjamin Leopold Farjeon and published in 1891. The book follows the story of a young man named Cyril Gordon, who is the son of a wealthy businessman. Cyril falls in love with a woman named Hester, who is from a poor family. Despite their social differences, they embark on a romantic relationship. However, Cyril's father disapproves of their relationship and tries to break them apart. The Shield of Love explores themes of love, class, and family dynamics. The novel is set in Victorian England and provides a glimpse into the social norms and values of the time. Farjeon's writing style is descriptive and emotive, drawing the reader into the story and the characters' lives. The Shield of Love is a poignant tale of love overcoming societal barriers and the sacrifices one is willing to make for those they love.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.