All along the River: A Novel

Name: All along the River: A Novel
Author: M. E. Braddon

By M. E. Braddon

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A young woman contends with anxiety and longing while awaiting news from an absent loved one abroad, filling her days with riverside excursions and domestic preparations that reveal her private hopes. Local social tensions and encounters with various suitors and dignified strangers complicate her feelings and expose class attitudes. The action moves beyond the riverbank into travel and foreign cities, where memory and new experiences reshape relationships. Throughout, recurring motifs of waiting, imagination, and the careful shaping of home intertwine with themes of love, jealousy, and personal change.

About the Author

M. E. Braddon

Mary Elizabeth Braddon was a prominent English novelist known for her contributions to the sensation fiction genre in the Victorian era. Born in 1835, she gained widespread recognition for her compelling narratives and complex characters. Her most notable work, "Aurora Floyd," showcases her ability to weave intricate plots that often explore themes of morality and social issues. Braddon was also a prolific writer, producing over sixty novels, including titles like "A Strange World" and "All Along the River." Her works reflect the anxieties and challenges of her time, making her an important figure in the literary heritage of the 19th century.