A novel by bestselling British author Marie Corelli, first published in 1882. Follows the story of a young woman who falls in love with a man she believes to be an aristocrat, only to discover his true identity as a high-minded reformer. A gripping tale of love and social justice in late Victorian England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.