The Red Cardinal V1: A Romance (1884) is a novel written by Frances Elliot. The book is a romantic story set in the late 19th century. The main character of the story is a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Mary falls in love with a handsome and charming man named Edward, who is a member of the aristocracy. However, their love is threatened by the social divide between them and the disapproval of Mary's father. The story follows their struggles to overcome these obstacles and be together. The title of the book refers to a red cardinal that appears throughout the story and is seen as a symbol of hope and love. The novel is a classic romance with themes of love, class, and societal expectations.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.