Her Faithless Guardian

Driven to desperation, Emilie Howe proposes a hasty marriage to an apparent stranger, and by doing so hopes to outwit her scheming guardian.

Written by Mrs. Harriet Newell (O'Brien) Lewis (1841-1878) and published as F. M. Lupton’s The Arm Chair Library No. 107.

Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow. 30 chapters, 71000 words.

CONTENTS.

1. Driven to Despair.
2. A Strange Proposal and its Acceptance.
3. The Appointment Kept.
4. Come and Gone.
5. The Bride’s Return Home.
6. Called to Account.
7. An Investigation.
8. The Conspirators.
9. Taking Her Place.
10. The Proceedings of Sir Morgan.
11. Acting upon his Good Resolutions.
12. Miss Chetwold.
13. News of his Bride.
14. Miss Chetwold’s Ultimatum.
15. The Bride at Home.
16. A Friend of the Right Stamp.
17. New Schemes and Projects.
18. Catching a Tartar.
19. The Bride’s Country Home.
20. Miss Dorothy’s Overtures.
21. An Intruder and a Defender.
22. Husband and Wife.
23. A Villain’s Opportunity.
24. A Successful Proceeding.
25. In a Bad Situation.
26. Mr. Woodson Defines his Wishes.
27. The Captivity of Lady Chetwold.
28. From Darkness to Darkness.
29. Light at Last.
30. The Dawn of Gladness.