The Red Court Farm: A Novel (Vol. 2 of 2)

Name: The Red Court Farm: A Novel (Vol. 2 of 2)
Author: Mrs. Henry Wood

By Mrs. Henry Wood

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The narrative follows Mary Anne Thornycroft and the household and acquaintances of a country farm as family tensions, social aspirations, and romantic attachments play out between the estate and a London boarding-school. Secondary figures include a fragile former mistress whose health and character alter, schoolmates sent to be finished in the city, and a quietly overworked pupil. A violent death among the neighbors triggers a coroner's inquest, funeral, circulating rumours and a reputed ghost, prompting investigations and confrontations that gradually disclose hidden motives, loyalties, and moral reckonings.

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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.