Fenton's Quest

Name: Fenton's Quest
Author: M. E. Braddon

By M. E. Braddon

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About This Book

A young city man arrives in a quiet country village and becomes involved with a beguiling young woman and her protective elders. Social visits blossom into romantic attachment, then secrets and misunderstandings deepen into legal and domestic crises: exile, disappearance, contested wills, imprisonment, and a consequential trial. The narrative interleaves courtship scenes with investigative pursuit, revelations and a full confession, followed by an ill-omened wedding, a destructive fire and subsequent efforts to restore order. The story closes with reconciliation and the heroine's eventual vindication and regained liberty.

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.