Publisher's Synopsis
A Cut And A Kiss is a novel written by Anthony Hope, first published in 1892. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young women, one wealthy and the other poor, who become friends. The wealthy woman, Lady Dolly, is engaged to be married to a man she does not love, while the poor woman, Miss May, is in love with a man who is being forced to marry someone else. The two women conspire to help each other, with Lady Dolly agreeing to swap places with Miss May so that she can marry the man she loves. However, their plan is complicated by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who seems to know more than he lets on. As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed and the women's lives become increasingly entangled. A Cut And A Kiss is a tale of love, betrayal, and sacrifice, exploring themes of class, gender, and social expectations in 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.