Machpelah V1 : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437109337 : 1437109330 : 01 Oct 2008 : Machpelah V1: Or Lost Lives is a novel written by A. G. W. and first published in 1879. The book tells the story of a young woman named Ruth who is forced to leave her home in England and travel to the United States to live with her uncle. Ruth's uncle is a wealthy landowner in the state of Pennsylvania, and Ruth soon finds herself caught up in the drama and intrigue of his social circle.As Ruth becomes more involved in her uncle's life, she begins to uncover dark secrets and hidden agendas that threaten to destroy the people around her. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a handsome but mysterious stranger named Mark, who may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of her uncle's past.Machpelah V1: Or Lost Lives is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of the American frontier. With its vivid descriptions of life in the 19th century, its com