Publisher's Synopsis
""Cupid and the Sphinx"" is a novel written by Harriet Hare McClellan in 1878. The story follows the life of a young woman named Rosamond, who is raised by her wealthy grandmother in New York City. Rosamond is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is pursued by many suitors, but she is determined to find true love.As the story progresses, Rosamond travels to Europe with her grandmother and meets a mysterious man named Count von Ritter. The Count is a wealthy aristocrat from Germany, and Rosamond is immediately drawn to him. However, she soon discovers that the Count is hiding a dark secret, and she must decide whether to trust him or not.Meanwhile, Rosamond's childhood friend, Jack, is also vying for her affections. Jack is a successful businessman who has always loved Rosamond, but she has never seen him as anything more than a friend. As the two men compete for Rosamond's heart, she must navigate her own feelings and decide who she truly loves.The novel is set against the backdrop of high society in the late 19th century, and explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle between duty and desire. It is a classic romance novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and Victorian literature.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.
