Asleep is a novel written by Frances Burge Smith in 1871. The story revolves around the protagonist, Mary, who is a young woman living in a small village in England. Mary is a kind and gentle soul who is constantly tormented by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. Despite her difficult circumstances, Mary remains optimistic and dreams of a better life.One day, Mary meets a wealthy young man named Edward, who is immediately taken with her. They fall in love and plan to marry, but their plans are thwarted by Mary's stepmother, who wants to marry Edward for his money. Desperate to be with Edward, Mary agrees to a dangerous plan that ultimately leads to tragedy.Asleep is a poignant and tragic tale of love and loss. Smith's writing is evocative and emotional, and she effectively captures the struggles and hardships of life in Victorian England. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the power of family, making it a timeless classic that is still relevant today.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.