""His Father's Wife"" is a novel written by John Edward Patterson and published in 1913. The story revolves around a young man named David, who falls in love with his father's new wife, a beautiful and mysterious woman named Lydia. As David's feelings for Lydia grow stronger, he becomes increasingly conflicted and guilty about his desires, especially as he witnesses the deterioration of his father's health. Meanwhile, Lydia's past and true intentions are slowly revealed, leading to a shocking and tragic conclusion. The novel explores themes of forbidden love, family dynamics, and the consequences of secrets and lies. It is a classic example of early 20th-century American literature and remains a popular read for fans of romantic drama and psychological suspense.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.