Sweet Violet
by OpenStories
Original author: Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller
"Sweet Violet: or, the fairest of the fair" by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller is a novel written in the late 19th century. This romantic tale revolves around two beautiful cousins, Violet Mead and Amber Laurens, who are vying for the affection of the handsome Cecil Grant. The story explores themes of love, jealousy, and rivalry, as Violet and Amber's bond is tested by their mutual attraction to the same man. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Violet and Amber, who live with their wealthy grandfather, Judge Camden. The narrative sets the stage for their complex relationship, highlighting Violet's cheerful disposition and beauty in contrast to Amber's more reserved and jealous nature. As the story unfolds, the arrival of Cecil Grant sparks a fierce competition for love, leading to misunderstandings and emotional upheaval, particularly when Amber reveals a secret that threatens Violet's happiness. The opening chapters lay a foundation for the dramatic tension that promises to escalate as love and betrayal intertwine.
Sweet Violet, by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #70727.
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52 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter6,083 words
- 2.Chapter I: Fairest of the Fair589 words
- 3.Chapter II: Love’s Young Dream1,438 words
- 4.Chapter III857 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Amber’s Triumph926 words
- 6.Chapter V: The Bride of Death561 words
- 7.Chapter VI: “i Have Never Been False to You, Even in the Most Secret Thought.”1,596 words
- 8.Chapter VII: “how Can I Bear to Be Parted So Cruelly From My Darling?”1,448 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: “heaven’s Blessing Could Not Fall on Such a Marriage.”902 words
- 10.Chapter IX: That Fatal Secret556 words
- 11.Chapter X: “love’s Seal Is Set Upon Me.”1,441 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Amber’s Friendship678 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Cupid’s Postman969 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: The Price of a Terrible Deed1,435 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: “love Is the Sweetest Thing in Life.”889 words
- 16.Chapter XV: A Charming Surprise607 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: “i Will Love You More Than Life!”1,530 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: Planning the Elopement878 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: “not Love, but Fear!”570 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: “i Love You as Madly as You Hate Me!”911 words
- 21.Chapter XX: The Story of the Opal Ring1,815 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: Amber’s Revenge1,140 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: Better Dead Than False591 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII1,453 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: “why Am I So Wretchedly Unhappy?”828 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: A Gilded Cage864 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: At Bay1,162 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: “that Beautiful Form Was Made to Be Draped in Rich Attire!”1,505 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: Saved by Fire1,469 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: “my Own Honor Made Me Keep the Awful Secret.”939 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: “i Was Mad with Shame and Despair.”649 words
- 32.Chapter XXXI: “it Will Break My Heart to Go!”2,151 words
- 33.Chapter XXXII: Lena Lavarre’s Story1,013 words
- 34.Chapter XXXIII: An Admiring Stranger1,567 words
- 35.Chapter XXXIV937 words
- 36.Chapter XXXV: “a Young Girl’s Honor Is Dearer Than Her Life.”1,367 words
- 37.Chapter XXXVI: Mrs. Shirley’s Trouble1,690 words
- 38.Chapter XXXVII: Judge Camden Takes a Strange Journey767 words
- 39.Chapter XXXVIII: Betrothed960 words
- 40.Chapter XXXIX: “i Had Hoped--But All Is Over Now!”970 words
- 41.Chapter XL: “violet, Please Come Home!”1,274 words
- 42.Chapter XLI: Judge Camden’s Return1,522 words
- 43.Chapter XLII: Amber Hears Startling News575 words
- 44.Chapter XLIII981 words
- 45.Chapter XLIV: A Terrible Deed!783 words
- 46.Chapter XLV: A Fateful Letter754 words
- 47.Chapter XLVI: Too Much Haste Defeats Its Object958 words
- 48.Chapter XLVII631 words
- 49.Chapter XLVIII623 words
- 50.Chapter XLIX: What Glorious News for a Lover!938 words
- 51.Chapter L: In the Arms of Love1,609 words
- 52.Chapter LI: “until Death Do Us Part.”4,060 words