A Righted Wrong: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 3)

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A Righted Wrong: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 3)

by Edmund Yates

EN·~4 hours

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Description

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.

Details

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.

Subjects

About the author

Edmund Yates

Edmund Yates

1831–1894

A sharp-eyed Victorian novelist, journalist, and editor, he became one of the best-known literary figures of his day. His career moved between fiction, the stage, and the lively world of nineteenth-century magazines and newspapers.

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