Griffith Gaunt; or, Jealousy Volumes 1 to 3 (of 3)

"Griffith Gaunt; or, Jealousy" by Charles Reade is a story set in the 1800s about Griffith Gaunt and Catherine Peyton, whose love is tested by jealousy and what society expects from them. Griffith struggles with his feelings and their difficult relationship as he deals with family duties and the threat of a man who wants to marry Catherine. The beginning shows Griffith and Catherine's love being tested by arguments, misunderstandings, and real feelings. Catherine is a beautiful woman dealing with societal rules and her own feelings for Griffith while another the man seeks to marry her. The story hints a marriage expectations, what real love means, and if someone might betray another’s trust.