The strength of love : $b or, Love is lord of all

"The Strength of Love, or Love is Lord of All" by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller is a romance novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around themes of love, rivalry, and the complexities of relationships, primarily focusing on the young and beautiful Daisie Bell, who becomes entangled in a love triangle with two men—Dallas Bain and Royall Sherwood. As the plot unfolds, it explores the emotions and misunderstandings that arise when love interests collide, particularly when social status and wealth complicate romantic aspirations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Daisie Bell, a charming young woman admired by two suitors during a summer day in the village. Both men—Dallas Bain, an appealing newcomer, and Royall Sherwood, a wealthy and somewhat reckless young man—are captivated by her beauty. Daisie's initial encounters with Dallas ignite a mutual attraction, but complications arise as Royall has already engaged Daisie, albeit under dubious circumstances. The opening chapters set the stage for a tense love story filled with jealousy and misunderstandings, particularly brought on by the manipulative actions of those around them, including the young widow Mrs. Fleming, who seeks to impose her own romantic aspirations upon others. As tensions rise, the challenges of fidelity and love's true nature are explored in depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller was the pen name of Mittie Frances Clarke Point, an American novelist. She wrote 80 dime novels during a 50-year career. Her first novel was Rosamond, but her success began with the 1883 romance, The Bride of the Tomb. She died in 1937. In 1978, her home, "The Cedars", was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.