""At Her Mercy V1: A Novel"" is a book written by James Payn and first published in 1874. It tells the story of a young woman named Lilian Ashleigh who becomes the victim of a cruel and manipulative man named Mr. Ashleigh. Lilian is forced to marry Mr. Ashleigh against her will, and he proceeds to mistreat her and control her every move. Lilian's only hope for escape is a man named Arthur Conway, who has fallen in love with her and is determined to save her from her abusive husband. The book explores themes of love, power, and the struggle for freedom in a society that often denies women agency and autonomy. It is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by women in the 19th century.In Three Volumes.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.