My Pretty Maid; or, Liane Lester

Name: My Pretty Maid; or, Liane Lester
Author: Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller

By Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller

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A melodramatic romance centers on a family devastated when an infant is stolen and a foundling is secretly substituted to restore the mother's failing health. The adoptive daughter grows up beloved while the anguished father conceals the truth and continues a private search, and the household becomes entangled in suitors, dressmakers, and servants whose flirtations and broken engagements lead to jealousy, forgery, revenge, and violent confrontations. Told through episodic chapters of suspense and domestic intrigue, the narrative examines hidden identity, parental guilt, social friction, and the moral costs of deception before moving toward resolution through friendship, revelations, and matrimonial endings.

About the Author

Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller

Mrs. Alex McVeigh Miller was a prominent American author known for her prolific contributions to the genre of popular fiction in the late 19th century. She wrote numerous novels that often explored themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations, appealing to a wide readership of her time. Among her notable works is "A Dreadful Temptation; or, A Young Wife's Ambition," which reflects her characteristic blend of romance and drama. Miller's storytelling often featured strong female protagonists navigating complex emotional landscapes, making her a significant figure in the literary heritage of her era.