Publisher's Synopsis
""The Burning Torch"" is a novel written by Frances F. Montresor. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Isabella who is forced to marry a wealthy man named Lord Arthur. The marriage is arranged by her parents, who are in dire need of money. Isabella is initially hesitant about the marriage, but she eventually agrees to it.As the story progresses, Isabella realizes that Lord Arthur is not the man she thought he was. He is abusive and controlling, and she is trapped in a loveless marriage. Isabella's only solace is her friendship with a young man named James, who is also Lord Arthur's cousin.As Isabella's situation worsens, she decides to take matters into her own hands. She runs away from Lord Arthur and seeks refuge with James. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to start a new life.""The Burning Torch"" is a story of love, betrayal, and survival. It is a gripping tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.