Elster's Folly

<p>As the youngest son of a noble family Val has always been sheltered. Though he is friendly and good-hearted Val rarely takes initiative as most of his life is planned for him. However when Val is forced to hide a life-altering secret about himself he is finally motivated to be accountable for himself especially in his romantic endeavors. As he tries to preserve his reputation and suppress his mistakes Val begins to transform into a new man but how long will the change last? As he continues his journey his secret inevitably looms over him shrouding his life with mystery manipulation and even tragedy. While the mystery unfolds Val must confront the consequences of people uncovering his secret facing surprising reactions and earning unlikely allies. With elements of romance and mystery Mrs. Henry Wood's <I>Elster's Folly: A Novel</i> is thrilling from start to finish. Featuring descriptive prose and vivid settings <I>Elster's Folly: A Novel</i> depicts the conflicts of Victorian culture with life-like characters and compelling drama. Set in a charming aristocratic village in the midland of England this classic sensation novel offers insight on the lives of Victorian aristocrats through the portrayal of well-developed characters secrets and class dynamics. First published in 1866 Mrs. Henry Wood's <I>Elster's folly: A Novel</i> remains to be a fascinating tale even over one-hundred and fifty years later. This edition of <i>Elster's Folly: A Novel</i> by Mrs. Henry Wood now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations this edition of <i>Elster's Folly: A Novel</i> crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original sentiment and drama of Mrs. Henry Wood's work. </p>