Elster's Folly: A Novel

Name: Elster's Folly: A Novel
Author: Mrs. Henry Wood

By Mrs. Henry Wood

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A mysterious, brooding stranger arrives in a rural community and sets off a chain of disturbances that entangle local families. Episodes of jealousy, wagers, boating mishaps, illness and an inquest gradually reveal hidden attachments, secret care, and disputed identities. Domestic scenes and social rituals alternate with suspenseful confrontations, accidents, and property damage, each incident deepening misunderstandings until mounting tensions force investigations and frank explanations. The narrative moves through complications and reconciliations toward clarifying revelations that expose motives and settle the personal entanglements which have driven the earlier misjudgments.

About the Author

Mrs. Henry Wood

Mrs. Henry Wood, born Ellen Wood, was a prominent English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her sensational and romantic fiction. Her most famous work, "East Lynne," published in 1861, became a bestseller and is often credited with shaping the genre of domestic fiction. Wood's novels frequently explore themes of morality, social issues, and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting the Victorian era's values and concerns. Over her prolific career, she authored numerous novels, including "A Life's Secret" and "Johnny Ludlow," which further established her reputation as a significant figure in Victorian literature.