Description
In 19th-century England, a young ward’s carefully ordered life is thrown into turmoil when long-buried family secrets begin to surface, forcing her to confront the consequences of illegitimacy, deception, and hidden pasts. As relationships are tested and loyalties strained, the story follows the shifting power dynamics between guardian and dependent, revealing how easily trust can be undermined by what people refuse to say. With its suspenseful revelations and morally charged character drama, the novel explores identity, inheritance, and the social penalties of scandal. Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s signature Victorian blend of psychological tension and brisk plotting drives the narrative forward, making this a gripping study of fate, resilience, and the “fatal” costs of truth.
Available Editions
paperback
Sutton Pub.
Published Jan 1, 1997
322 pages
ISBN: 9780750916646
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First Published
1880
Language
eng
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