The Sylvestres V1 (1871)

The Sylvestres V1 is a novel written by Matilda Betham Edwards and was first published in 1871. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of the Sylvestre family, a wealthy and influential family in England. The story revolves around the family's struggles and conflicts, including their relationships with each other, their business dealings, and their social status.The protagonist of the novel is a young woman named Blanche Sylvestre, who is forced to navigate the complexities of her family's dynamics and societal expectations. Blanche is a strong-willed and independent character who is determined to find her own path in life, despite the constraints placed upon her by her family and society.As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to a cast of other compelling characters, including Blanche's father, a successful businessman who is obsessed with maintaining his family's status; her mother, a socially ambitious woman who is constantly scheming to improve her family's position; and her brother, a reckless and impulsive young man who is always getting into trouble.Throughout the book, Edwards explores themes of family, love, ambition, and the struggle for independence. The Sylvestres V1 is a captivating and engaging novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and influential families of Victorian England.In Three Volumes.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.