ALLEN, Mrs. William. The Love Letters of a Liar. 16mo. New York: Ess Ess Publishing Co. 1901
Half title. Untrimmed in orig. dark green textured cloth, lettered in gilt. v.g. 68pp.
¶Copac records BL only. This little work consists of eight letters, the first seven of which are from Lawrence Goddard. The earlier letters, written from New York, January 1899, are burning with passion, and form a declaration of deep and undivided love, as well as a refutation of allegations of unfaithfulness. These sentiments give way to those of self-justification and denial, as it becomes clear that Goddard's behaviour has been less than honourable. The last letter is addressed to Goddard, and forms a response to a letter received that was intended for another. It makes it clear that a great deception has been uncovered, and closes with the not unreasonable suggestion, 'we will "call it off"'.