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Sweet VioletMrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller

Sweet Violet

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Original author: Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller

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"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. 1.Front Matter6,083 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: Fairest of the Fair589 words
  3. 3.Chapter II: Love’s Young Dream1,438 words
  4. 4.Chapter III857 words
  5. 5.Chapter IV: Amber’s Triumph926 words
  6. 6.Chapter V: The Bride of Death561 words
  7. 7.Chapter VI: “i Have Never Been False to You, Even in the Most Secret Thought.”1,596 words
  8. 8.Chapter VII: “how Can I Bear to Be Parted So Cruelly From My Darling?”1,448 words
  9. 9.Chapter VIII: “heaven’s Blessing Could Not Fall on Such a Marriage.”902 words
  10. 10.Chapter IX: That Fatal Secret556 words
  11. 11.Chapter X: “love’s Seal Is Set Upon Me.”1,441 words
  12. 12.Chapter XI: Amber’s Friendship678 words
  13. 13.Chapter XII: Cupid’s Postman969 words
  14. 14.Chapter XIII: The Price of a Terrible Deed1,435 words
  15. 15.Chapter XIV: “love Is the Sweetest Thing in Life.”889 words
  16. 16.Chapter XV: A Charming Surprise607 words
  17. 17.Chapter XVI: “i Will Love You More Than Life!”1,530 words
  18. 18.Chapter XVII: Planning the Elopement878 words
  19. 19.Chapter XVIII: “not Love, but Fear!”570 words
  20. 20.Chapter XIX: “i Love You as Madly as You Hate Me!”911 words
  21. 21.Chapter XX: The Story of the Opal Ring1,815 words
  22. 22.Chapter XXI: Amber’s Revenge1,140 words
  23. 23.Chapter XXII: Better Dead Than False591 words
  24. 24.Chapter XXIII1,453 words
  25. 25.Chapter XXIV: “why Am I So Wretchedly Unhappy?”828 words
  26. 26.Chapter XXV: A Gilded Cage864 words
  1. 27.Chapter XXVI: At Bay1,162 words
  2. 28.Chapter XXVII: “that Beautiful Form Was Made to Be Draped in Rich Attire!”1,505 words
  3. 29.Chapter XXVIII: Saved by Fire1,469 words
  4. 30.Chapter XXIX: “my Own Honor Made Me Keep the Awful Secret.”939 words
  5. 31.Chapter XXX: “i Was Mad with Shame and Despair.”649 words
  6. 32.Chapter XXXI: “it Will Break My Heart to Go!”2,151 words
  7. 33.Chapter XXXII: Lena Lavarre’s Story1,013 words
  8. 34.Chapter XXXIII: An Admiring Stranger1,567 words
  9. 35.Chapter XXXIV937 words
  10. 36.Chapter XXXV: “a Young Girl’s Honor Is Dearer Than Her Life.”1,367 words
  11. 37.Chapter XXXVI: Mrs. Shirley’s Trouble1,690 words
  12. 38.Chapter XXXVII: Judge Camden Takes a Strange Journey767 words
  13. 39.Chapter XXXVIII: Betrothed960 words
  14. 40.Chapter XXXIX: “i Had Hoped--But All Is Over Now!”970 words
  15. 41.Chapter XL: “violet, Please Come Home!”1,274 words
  16. 42.Chapter XLI: Judge Camden’s Return1,522 words
  17. 43.Chapter XLII: Amber Hears Startling News575 words
  18. 44.Chapter XLIII981 words
  19. 45.Chapter XLIV: A Terrible Deed!783 words
  20. 46.Chapter XLV: A Fateful Letter754 words
  21. 47.Chapter XLVI: Too Much Haste Defeats Its Object958 words
  22. 48.Chapter XLVII631 words
  23. 49.Chapter XLVIII623 words
  24. 50.Chapter XLIX: What Glorious News for a Lover!938 words
  25. 51.Chapter L: In the Arms of Love1,609 words
  26. 52.Chapter LI: “until Death Do Us Part.”4,060 words