The Votive Offering is a novel written by Frances Smith Marriott and published in 1862. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who is forced to leave her home and family to marry a wealthy but abusive man. Despite her unhappy circumstances, Edith tries to find joy in her life by pursuing her passion for art and music. She also finds solace in her friendship with a kind and compassionate doctor named Arthur. As Edith struggles to find happiness and freedom, she must also navigate the complex social and cultural norms of Victorian England. The Votive Offering is a poignant and insightful portrait of a woman's struggle for independence and self-expression in a society that often values conformity over individuality.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.