For Love and Life Volume 1 is a novel written by the British author Margaret Oliphant, who wrote under the pen name Mrs. Oliphant. The book was first published in 1874 and is a story about love, marriage, and family life in Victorian England.The novel follows the story of a young woman named Lucy Wodehouse, who is forced to choose between two suitors ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ the wealthy and charming Arthur Arden and the kind and intelligent Mr. Fordyce. As Lucy struggles to make a decision, she must also navigate the expectations and pressures of her family and society.Throughout the novel, Mrs. Oliphant explores themes of love, duty, and morality, as well as the complexities of Victorian social norms and gender roles. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the upper class in 19th century England, and offers a compelling portrait of a young woman caught between tradition and her own desires.Overall, For Love and Life Volume 1 is a beautifully written and engaging novel that offers a rich and nuanced exploration of love, family, and society in Victorian England.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.