Why Did He Wed Her? A Novel (1884)

""Why Did He Wed Her?"" is a novel written by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth and originally published in 1884. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Rosamond Everard, who is left orphaned and penniless after her father's death. In order to secure her future, she agrees to marry a wealthy and influential man named Ralph Heatherstone, who is more than twice her age. Despite her reservations, Rosamond marries Ralph and moves to his estate in Virginia. However, she soon discovers that her new husband has a dark past and is hiding a terrible secret. As she tries to uncover the truth, Rosamond finds herself caught up in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal. With its intricate plot, vivid characters, and dramatic twists and turns, ""Why Did He Wed Her?"" is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of our actions. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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.