John Marchmont's Legacy, Volume 3 (of 3) by M. E. Braddon

"John Marchmont's Legacy, Volume 3 (of 3)" by M. E. Braddon is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This installment appears to delve into themes of revenge, social status, and personal turmoil, featuring complex characters such as Edward Arundel, a man driven by vengeance for the tragedies that befell his wife, and Paul Marchmont, a newly wealthy but disgraced artist. The narrative explores their intertwined lives, revealing deep emotional conflicts and societal expectations. At the start of the volume, Edward Arundel returns to his home in Lincolnshire with a strong resolve to leave behind the memories tied to Paul Marchmont's perceived wrongdoings. Despite his grief and longing for his deceased wife, he embarks on a quest for revenge, culminating in a dramatic confrontation with Marchmont during a hunting gathering. Meanwhile, Paul Marchmont revels in his newfound riches, yet fears the implications of Arundel’s wrath. The opening sets the stage for a clash of moral values and the repercussions of public disgrace, laying a foundation for the rich character dynamics and social commentary that are likely to unfold throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915
Title John Marchmont's Legacy, Volume 3 (of 3)
Credits Produced by Clare Graham, using scans from the Internet Archive
Reading Level Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Children of clergy -- Fiction
Subject Lincolnshire (England) -- Fiction
Subject Women intellectuals -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 34541
Release Date
Last Update Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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