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

By M. E. Braddon
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The third volume follows Maurice Clissold as he tends an ailing Mrs. Trevanard, seeking to win her confidence and prompt disclosures from a proud, secret-bearing woman. Domestic tensions and the household’s fear of gossip complicate trust, while bedside conversations, scriptural readings, and private appeals foreground conscience and the possibility of repentance. The narrative focuses on the gradual unravelling of a concealed grievance that threatens familial peace, exploring how duty, sympathy, and the nearness of death pressure characters toward confession and moral reckoning.

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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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