London Pride, Or, When the World Was Younger

Name: London Pride, Or, When the World Was Younger
Author: M. E. Braddon

By M. E. Braddon

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Set amid the upheaval after a royal execution, the narrative follows a dispossessed royalist family as they flee to the Continent and struggle with loss, separation, and the efforts to reclaim honor and home. A grieving father travels with his young daughter while an elder sister is raised abroad by a grandmother; their fortunes intersect with intrigues, secrets, and a suspicious death whose motives are slowly revealed through letters, confrontations, and a trial. Scenes shift between convent walls, fashionable London, rural manor life, and courtroom drama, exploring loyalty, social change, and the personal costs of political conflict.

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.