A moment of madness, and other stories (vol. 1 of 3)

Chapter 3: PREFACE.

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This collection gathers short narratives that dramatize domestic entanglements, social pretensions, and sudden lapses of judgment. The tales range from intimate portraits of strained households and courtship to episodes set in theatrical and provincial milieus, each hinging on impulsive acts, misunderstandings, or moral dilemmas. Through compact plots and vivid incident, the stories examine how personal weaknesses, social pressures, and chance intersect to reshape relationships and reputations, often with ironic or melancholic outcomes.

PREFACE.

In offering a re-issue of these Stories to the public, I desire to express my sincere thanks to the Proprietors of ‘Temple Bar,’ ‘Belgravia,’ ‘The East Anglian Holiday Annual,’ ‘Judy’s Annual,’ ‘Diprose’s Annual,’ ‘The Editor’s Box,’ and ‘The Bolton Evening News,’ for their kindness in giving me permission to reprint them.

FLORENCE MARRYAT LEAN.

20 Regent’s Park Terrace, N.W.,
May 1883.