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A Strange World: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 3)

By M. E. Braddon
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The second volume continues the narrative at Penwyn Manor as an outsider arrives, listens to the housekeeper recount the heir’s death, and studies family portraits and memories. It follows small journeys to neighboring farms and a coastal village, bringing the visitor into contact with servants and local figures, including Elspeth. Detailed domestic scenes and landscape descriptions underscore tensions of memory, duty, and constrained social life, while quiet interactions and revelations about the household’s past set the stage for unfolding consequences.

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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.

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