Disowned : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162575353 : 1162575352 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""Disowned"" is a novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1828. The story follows the life of a young man named Ernest Maltravers, who is disowned by his wealthy and aristocratic family after he refuses to marry a woman he does not love. Ernest sets out to make a name for himself in the world of literature, but soon finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and scandal. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Alice Darvil, who may hold the key to his future success and happiness. However, as Ernest's past comes back to haunt him, he must face difficult choices and confront the consequences of his actions. ""Disowned"" is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Regency-era England.1852. At the time this work was written I was deeply engaged in the study of metaphysics and ethics and out of that study gr