Wife in Name Only, Bertha M. Clay, Hardcover Book. Measures about 7" by 5". Good condition. Shows age and use. The cover is starting to separate.
Own a piece of Victorian literary history with this authentic hardcover edition of "Wife in Name Only" by the prolific romantic novelist Bertha M. Clay. Measuring approximately 7" by 5", this volume is a quintessential example of 19th-century sentimental fiction. The story originally gained popularity as a serialized novel in the New York Weekly starting in December 1876, captivating readers with its themes of misalliance, duty, and self-sacrifice.
Bertha M. Clay was the highly successful American pseudonym for the English author Charlotte Mary Brame, who wrote over 130 novels to support her family. Her stories were so beloved that even after her death in 1884, the name "Bertha M. Clay" was continued as a house pseudonym for many years, a testament to her enduring influence on the romance genre. This book features an ornate black-stamped cover typical of the late Victorian era, making it a striking display piece for collectors of antique literature or those with a passion for classic 19th-century romance.
This item is antique, over 100 years old. While it appears to be in good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
