Ardis Claverden

Ardis Claverden is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The story is set in the 19th century and revolves around the life of the titular character, Ardis Claverden. Ardis is a young woman who is living with her wealthy aunt and uncle in New York City. She is intelligent, independent, and has a strong sense of justice.Ardis's life takes a turn when she discovers that her uncle is involved in a fraudulent business scheme. She decides to take matters into her own hands and exposes her uncle's wrongdoing. As a result, she is forced to leave her aunt and uncle's home and move to a small town in New Jersey.In the small town, Ardis meets a young man named Guy Carlton. Guy is a kind and honest man who is immediately drawn to Ardis. The two begin a romantic relationship, but their happiness is short-lived when Ardis's uncle tries to ruin their relationship by spreading false rumors about Guy.Ardis and Guy's relationship is put to the test as they try to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. Along the way, they encounter a cast of interesting characters, including a group of eccentric artists and a wealthy businessman who is determined to marry Ardis.Ardis Claverden is a story of love, justice, and the power of standing up for what is right. It is a classic novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and romance.1899. Thonias Hewlings Stockton, clergyman, wrote fantastic tales for children under the pen name Frank R. Stockton. He also wrote books for adults. Among his amusing books for children Rudder Grange is the best known. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.