Captive Conceits is a novel written by Belle Gray Taylor and published in 1896. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who is forced into an arranged marriage with a wealthy and abusive man. Edith struggles to find happiness and freedom in her marriage, despite the constant physical and emotional abuse she endures.As the story progresses, Edith meets and falls in love with a kind and gentle man named Arthur. However, their forbidden love is threatened by her cruel husband's jealousy and possessiveness. Edith must navigate the dangerous waters of her marriage and find a way to escape her captor in order to be with the man she truly loves.Captive Conceits is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom in a society where women were often oppressed and powerless. Taylor's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romantic literature.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.