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The Octoroon

By M. E. Braddon
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The story follows a young plantation heiress and a circle of relatives and suitors as tangled secrets, contested inheritances, and accusations of murder provoke betrayals, duels, abductions, and a public slave sale. A suppressed document and revelations of guilt drive schemes of revenge and ruin, testing loyalties and romantic attachments through gambling-house confrontations, dramatic rescues, and legal peril. Hidden identities and confessions surface before final separations, reconciliations, and a concluding departure from Louisiana.

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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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