Publisher's Synopsis
A Double Story by George MacDonald is a novel that tells the story of two sisters, Laura and Ellie, who are very different from each other. Laura is beautiful and selfish, while Ellie is plain and kind-hearted. The sisters are orphaned and sent to live with their uncle, who favors Laura and treats Ellie poorly. One day, the girls discover a secret passage in their uncle's house that leads to a mysterious room. In this room, they find a mirror that shows them their future selves. Laura sees herself as a wealthy and powerful woman, while Ellie sees herself as a poor but happy wife and mother. As they grow up, Laura becomes more and more selfish, while Ellie remains kind and caring. Eventually, Laura's greed and ambition lead her to ruin, while Ellie finds happiness and love. The novel is a powerful exploration of the themes of greed, ambition, and the importance of kindness and compassion.Not that the child was a fool. Had she been, the wise woman would have only pitied and loved her, instead of feeling sick when she looked at her. She had very fair abilities, and were she once but made humble, would be capable not only of doing a good deal in time, but of beginning at once to grow to no 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.
