The Mistress Of Quest: A Novel (1895)

""The Mistress of Quest"" is a novel written by Adeline Sergeant and first published in 1895. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the life of a young woman named Cicely Lockwood. Cicely is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and is engaged to be married to a man named Guy Ranger. However, when Guy is called away to India for work, Cicely finds herself drawn to the mysterious and enigmatic figure of Mr. John Quest, a man with a troubled past who has recently moved into the area. As Cicely becomes more and more involved with Quest, she begins to uncover secrets about his past that threaten to destroy their relationship. Meanwhile, Guy returns from India and is determined to win Cicely back. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of past actions. It is a gripping tale of romance and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.