The Earl's Promise is a novel written by Charlotte Eliza Lawson Riddell in 1873. The story revolves around the Earl of St. Austell, who is a wealthy and powerful man in society. He is engaged to Lady Emily, a beautiful and charming woman whom he loves deeply. However, when the Earl meets a young girl named Edith, he becomes infatuated with her and promises to help her in any way he can.As the story progresses, the Earl's promise to Edith becomes more complicated, and he finds himself torn between his love for Lady Emily and his desire to help Edith. Meanwhile, Lady Emily begins to suspect that something is amiss and becomes determined to uncover the truth.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the power dynamics of Victorian society. It also offers a glimpse into the lives of the upper class during this time period, with its detailed descriptions of lavish balls, elegant estates, and fashionable clothing.Overall, The Earl's Promise is a captivating and engaging novel that will transport readers to a bygone era and keep them hooked until the very end.In Three Volumes.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.