Mabel's Mistake

Name: Mabel's Mistake
Author: Ann S. Stephens

By Ann S. Stephens

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The narrative traces the tangled relations around the Harrington family as secrets, misunderstandings, and hidden identities surface. Romantic attachments and jealousies interweave with stolen journals, a missing book, and a vellum record that prompt confessions and moral struggle. Travel to Spain introduces aristocratic intrigue, a public procession, and encounters with gipsies and a Spanish nobleman that deepen complications. Subplots involve a slave and her master, a maniac, and a scheming mother, all converging toward revelations about Lina's past, General Harrington's secret, and reckonings between siblings, lovers, and a repentant older generation.

About the Author

Ann S. Stephens

Ann S. Stephens was a prominent American novelist and writer in the 19th century, known for her contributions to the genre of domestic fiction. She authored several notable works, including "Malaeska: The Indian Wife of the White Hunter," which reflects her interest in themes of cultural conflict and identity. Stephens often explored the complexities of women's lives and societal expectations in her narratives, as seen in titles like "A Noble Woman" and "Fashion and Famine." Her writing not only entertained but also provided commentary on the social issues of her time, making her a significant figure in the literary landscape of her era.