Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Broschiertes Buch

Robert Ainsleigh V1 (1872)

Beschreibung

Robert Ainsleigh V1 is a novel written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon in 1872. The story revolves around the life of Robert Ainsleigh, a wealthy and successful businessman who is loved by everyone in his community. However, his seemingly perfect life is shattered when he discovers that his wife has been unfaithful to him.As Robert struggles to come to terms with his wife's betrayal, he finds solace in the company of his childhood friend, Lady Edith Vandeleur. Their friendship soon develops into something more, but they are forced to keep their feelings hidden due to the strict social conventions of the time.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations in Victorian England. Braddon's writing style is engaging and descriptive, transporting the reader to the world of the characters and their struggles. The book is the first in a two-part series, with the second volume continuing the story of Robert Ainsleigh and Lady Edith Vandeleur.Overall, Robert Ainsleigh V1 is a compelling read for fans of Victorian literature and romance novels.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Mary Elizabeth Braddon, born on 4 October 1835 in London, was privately educated and began her career as an actress. After three years on stage, she shifted her focus to writing, marking the start of her prolific literary journey. In 1861, she met publisher John Maxwell, with whom she formed a personal and professional partnership.Braddon gained widespread recognition with her 1862 sensation novel, Lady Audley's Secret, which has been adapted multiple times for stage and screen. She continued to captivate readers with works like Aurora Floyd (1863), solidifying her status in Victorian literature. Beyond writing, she founded and edited Belgravia magazine, showcasing serialized novels and various literary pieces.In 1874, following the death of Maxwell's first wife, Braddon and Maxwell married, raising their six children together. They resided at Lichfield House in Richmond until her death on 4 February 1915. Braddon's legacy endures through her extensive body of work and her influence on the sensation novel genre.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 324
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 471g
• ISBN-13: 9781436885881
• ISBN-10: 1436885884
• Artikelnr.: 24872740