Without Love Or Licence

Without Love or Licence: A Tale of South Devon is a novel written by Hawley Smart and published in 1891. The story is set in South Devon, England, and follows the lives of two main characters, Ralph Churton and his cousin, Marion Churton. Ralph is a wealthy and successful businessman who is engaged to Marion, but he is also a notorious womanizer who has had many affairs. Marion is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is deeply in love with Ralph, but she is also aware of his infidelity.As the story unfolds, Ralph's past catches up with him and he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. Meanwhile, Marion must decide whether to stay with Ralph despite his flaws or to break off their engagement and move on with her life.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the social norms and expectations of Victorian England. It also provides a vivid portrait of life in South Devon, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, culture, and people of the region.Overall, Without Love or Licence: A Tale of South Devon is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique glimpse into the world of Victorian England.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.