Publisher's Synopsis
The Thief of Virtue is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and originally published in 1910. The story is set in rural England and follows the life of a young woman named Lizzie. Lizzie is a hardworking and virtuous girl who lives with her family on a farm. She is engaged to a young man named Tom, who is also a hard worker and shares Lizzie's values.However, their peaceful life is disrupted when a wealthy and influential man named Sir John arrives in the village. Sir John takes an interest in Lizzie and begins to pursue her, despite her engagement to Tom. Lizzie is flattered by Sir John's attention and begins to question her feelings for Tom.As Sir John's pursuit of Lizzie becomes more aggressive, she begins to realize that he is not the honorable man he appears to be. She discovers that Sir John has a dark past and is not the gentleman he pretends to be. Lizzie must choose between her love for Tom and the temptation of a life of luxury with Sir John.The Thief of Virtue explores themes of morality, love, and the corrupting influence of power. Phillpotts' vivid descriptions of rural life in England add depth and richness to the story, and his characters are complex and well-developed. The novel is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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.
