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St. Martin's Eve: A Novel

By Mrs. Henry Wood
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A rural family drama follows a possessive matriarch whose efforts to control her daughters set off rivalries, clandestine attachments, and a contested marriage. Superstitions tied to St. Martin's Eve and uneasy household tensions presage a child's sudden illness and death, provoking grief, accusations, and a formal inquiry. As relationships strain under suspicion, private confessions and past deceptions surface, producing remorse and attempts at atonement. Later developments include changed alliances, a transnational meeting in Paris, and the slow aftermath of loss as characters reckon with consequences.

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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.

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