
Transcriber's Note:
A RIGHTED WRONG.
A RIGHTED WRONG. - A Novel.
BY - EDMUND YATES, - AUTHOR OF "BLACK SHEEP," "THE FORLORN HOPE," "BROKEN TO HARNESS," ETC.
A RIGHTED WRONG.
In a genteel Victorian world where reputation and propriety dictate every whisper, a single letter becomes the catalyst for a tangled web of affection and duty. Mrs. Hungerford receives a missive that hints at hidden emotions, prompting Lady Davyntry to intervene on behalf of her younger sister, Margaret, whose marriage to the enigmatic Mr. Baldwin now hangs in delicate balance.
Lady Davyntry, seasoned by experience and guided by a keen intuition, seeks to shield Margaret from the corrosive doubts that threaten her happiness. She counsels her brother, the steadfast Baldwin, whose heartfelt intentions clash with the fear that Margaret might sacrifice her own joy for the sake of a perceived moral obligation. Their conversations reveal a fragile optimism that love, if nurtured wisely, can prevail over lingering mistrust.
As the characters navigate advice, secret hopes, and the looming prospect of a union, the story gently unfolds the complexities of choosing between societal expectations and the quiet yearning of the heart, leaving listeners eager to hear how their delicate negotiations evolve.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (243K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Release date
2019-12-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1831–1894
A lively Victorian journalist and novelist, he helped turn society gossip into a popular, respectable form of journalism. His writing blends sharp observation, theatrical energy, and a strong feel for London life.
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