The Three Graces: A Novel (1895)

The Three Graces is a novel written by the Duchess in 1895. The story follows the lives of three sisters, Lady Mary Noel, Lady Kitty, and Lady Grizel, who are collectively known as the Three Graces due to their beauty and charm. The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores the themes of love, marriage, and society.Lady Mary is the eldest sister and is married to a wealthy aristocrat, Lord Elton. However, their marriage is unhappy as Lady Mary is in love with another man, Captain George Fairfax. Lady Kitty is the middle sister and is engaged to a wealthy businessman, Mr. Richard Darch. However, she is unsure if she truly loves him and is torn between her duty to her family and her own desires. Lady Grizel is the youngest sister and is in love with a poor artist, Mr. Philip Ashley. However, their love is forbidden due to their class differences.As the story progresses, the sisters navigate their love lives and the expectations of society. Lady Mary must choose between her duty to her husband and her love for Captain Fairfax. Lady Kitty must decide if she is willing to sacrifice her own happiness for the sake of her family's financial security. Lady Grizel must confront the societal norms that prevent her from being with the man she loves.The Three Graces is a captivating novel that explores the complexities of love and society in the late 19th century. The Duchess's writing is elegant and engaging, making this novel a timeless classic.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.