A governess with no past marries a rich baronet, and her new nephew begins to wonder what became of the friend who disappeared the week she arrived. Braddon put the danger not in a foreign villain or a ruined castle but in a charming Englishwoman with a locket, and Victorian readers bought it faster than they bought Dickens. Paintings of country estates, candlelit corridors and the lime-tree avenue; Gilded Library ornament of locket, phial and well.

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Alexis returns to Dorley determined to leave, only to find his feelings for Linda Challice impossible to ignore. At breakfast, she answers village gossip about the child Trot with a quiet, devastating honesty: the boy, christened William but nicknamed for his restless ways, was brought to her half-dead by a starving young mother who refused to name herself, then vanished after leaving only vague promises and anonymous bank notes. Alexis is deeply moved by Linda's steadfast kindness and pro...

Sibyl Faunthorpe moves through a world where courtship is never merely personal. Sir Wilford Cardonnel's polished attentions, backed by his formidable sister Phœbe and the prestige of the How, expose the gulf between county aristocracy and prosperous newcomers like the Trenchards, while her uncle Stephen eagerly imagines a brilliant marriage that would secure Sibyl's future and status. But Sibyl resists more fiercely than anyone realizes: beneath her composure lies a secret devotion to ano...

Sibyl Faunthorpe begins in the depths of humiliation, alone on Battersea Bridge in shabby clothes, reading a letter that promises a sudden reversal of fortune. Her long-absent Uncle Stephen Trenchard, now a wealthy and eccentric returnee from India, has come back to England and is summoning his nieces to Redcastle, where inheritance, favor, and family ambition begin to shape every hope. But Sibyl—now Mrs. Stanmore—has not escaped into comfort. She lives in shabby Chelsea, burdened by pover...

A governess with no past marries a rich baronet, and her new nephew begins to wonder what became of the friend who disappeared the week she arrived. Braddon acted on stage under a false name to keep her mother, then wrote eighty novels; this one made her fortune and defined the sensation novel — bigamy, arson and a body down a well, in the drawing rooms readers actually lived in.

While enjoying Carnival in Venice, a gentleman named Vansittart meets a beautiful working-class woman. They're enjoying a light-hearted meal in a cafe when her jealous lover unexpectedly attacks—and Vansittart fatally stabs him. Vansittart escapes, assumes a false identity, and resolves to keep the incident secret for the rest of his life. This traumatic event sends Vansittart on a journey of redemption filled with secrecy, jealousy, vengeance, and love. The Venetians is one of M. E. Bradd...

On a cold and stormy night in Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy, Richard Marwood returns after a mysterious and long disappearance. While his rich uncle aids him in starting a new life, his reappearance is quickly upended after he is apparently framed for murder. Meanwhile, Jabez North—prodigal son of Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy—schemes to make his fortunes by any means possible. The Trail of the Serpent is M. E. Braddon's first book. Although it initially met with poor sales under its original title ...

In "Mount Royal," the story likely revolves around the lives of its characters, exploring themes such as love, ambition, betrayal, and societal expectations. The novel is set in a richly detailed Victorian England, with intricate plots and complex characters that engage readers in a blend of suspense and emotional depth.Mary Elizabeth Braddon's writing style is characterized by its vivid storytelling, intricate plotting, and keen psychological insights into her characters. Her novels often...

In "Mohawks," the story likely unfolds across multiple volumes, exploring the lives and interactions of its characters within the Victorian era. Braddon's novels typically feature intricate plots, complex characters, and themes that reflect the social and moral issues of her time.Mary Elizabeth Braddon's writing style is characterized by its melodrama, suspenseful storytelling, and attention to psychological depth. Her novels often challenged Victorian conventions and offered readers a gli...

As with many of Braddon's works, "Mohawks" is expected to deliver a satisfying conclusion to the story, offering readers resolutions to the conflicts and mysteries that have been unfolding throughout the novel. The third volume typically brings together the culmination of relationships, revelations of secrets, and the outcomes of characters' choices.Braddon's writing style in the final volume is characterized by its melodramatic flair, intricate plotting, and attention to psychological dep...

In the second volume, readers can expect further development of the plot, characters, and themes introduced in the first volume. This may include deeper exploration of relationships, new twists in the storyline, and revelations that build upon the suspense and emotional complexities established earlier.Mary Elizabeth Braddon's writing style in "Mount Royal" is known for its intricate plotting, vivid characterizations, and exploration of moral and social issues of the time. Her novels often...