Description
A compelling Victorian tale of desire and consequence, this novel follows John Marchmont as a tangled love triangle draws three lives into a web of loyalty, suspicion, and long-buried feeling. With the momentum of sensational plotting and the sharp observation of realism, the story turns Gothic shadows into a lens for examining what people will sacrifice—and what they cannot escape—when love collides with duty and reputation. As secrets surface and motives are tested, the characters’ choices reveal enduring themes of inheritance, moral responsibility, and the haunting power of the past. Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s signature blend of suspense and psychological intensity makes this a gripping, genre-savvy drama that feels both thrilling and deeply human.
Available Editions
paperback
Oxford University Press
Published Jan 1, 1999
506 pages
ISBN: 9780192833211
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First Published
1892
Language
eng
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