The Shield Of Love (1891)

""The Shield of Love"" is a novel written by Benjamin Leopold Farjeon and published in 1891. The story is set in London and revolves around a young woman named Rachel West, who is forced to leave her home and seek employment after her father's death. Rachel is hired as a governess by a wealthy family, where she meets and falls in love with the family's son, Harry Thornhill.However, their love is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious woman named Mrs. Petherick, who claims to have a hold over Harry. Rachel is determined to uncover the truth and protect her love, but she soon finds herself embroiled in a dangerous plot involving blackmail and murder.As the story unfolds, Rachel must use all her wits and courage to unravel the mystery and save Harry from Mrs. Petherick's clutches. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a kindly old doctor, a cunning lawyer, and a group of street urchins who become her loyal allies.""The Shield of Love"" is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue, set against the backdrop of Victorian London. It is a timeless classic 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.