Love And Artifice: Or A Complete History Of The Amour Between Lord Mauritio And Emilia (1734)

Love and Artifice: Or A Complete History of the Amour Between Lord Mauritio and Emilia is a novel written by Elizabeth Leeson Fitz-Maurice and published in 1734. The story revolves around the romantic relationship between Lord Mauritio and Emilia, two young lovers who find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal.As the novel begins, Lord Mauritio falls deeply in love with Emilia, a beautiful and virtuous young woman. However, their happiness is short-lived as they soon discover that their families are bitter enemies, and their love is forbidden. Despite the obstacles in their way, Lord Mauritio and Emilia continue to meet in secret, determined to find a way to be together.Their love affair is complicated by the arrival of other suitors, including a wealthy and powerful nobleman who is determined to win Emilia's heart. As the tension between the rival suitors builds, Lord Mauritio and Emilia must navigate a series of dangerous and unpredictable situations to keep their love alive.Love and Artifice is a classic tale of forbidden love, filled with intrigue, deception, and romance. Fitz-Maurice's vivid descriptions and engaging characters bring the story to life, immersing readers in the world of 18th-century England and the complex social dynamics of the time. This novel is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, romance, or tales of star-crossed lovers.Being The Case Of Elizabeth Fitz-Maurice, Alias Leeson, And The Lord William Fitz-Maurice, Relating To A Marriage Contract Between Them.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.