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A Strange World: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 3)M. E. Braddon

A Strange World: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 3)

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Original author: M. E. Braddon

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"A Strange World: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 3)" by M. E. Braddon is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century. This volume continues to explore themes of love, loss, and social dynamics within a rural English setting, primarily focusing on the character Maurice Clissold and his interactions with the citizens of Penwyn Manor and surrounding areas. As Maurice navigates the complexities of his relationships and the impacts of past tragedies, readers are drawn into the emotional depth and intricate characterizations that define Braddon's work. The opening of "A Strange World" presents us with Maurice Clissold as he reflects on his recent journey to Penwyn Manor. He interacts with the old housekeeper, Mrs. Darvis, who recounts the tragic history of the Penwyn family, particularly focusing on the late Mr. George Penwyn, who was highly esteemed. After the housekeeper departs, Maurice attempts to find lodging and encounters Elspeth, a wild, curious girl who offers to guide him. Their journey through the picturesque yet somber landscape leads Maurice to Trevanard's farm, where he is reluctantly offered shelter by Mrs. Trevanard, a stern yet complex woman. As the narrative unfolds, hints of deeper family secrets and the haunting presence of Muriel Trevanard, who appears to be struggling with mental anguish over a lost love, suggest that the tranquil setting is shadowed by unspoken sorrow and the weight of past decisions.

A Strange World: A Novel. Volume 2 (of 3), by M. E. Braddon. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #58929.

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21 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter194 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: ‘farewell,’ Quoth She, ‘and Come Again To-Morrow.’2,586 words
  3. 3.Chapter II: ‘o’er All There Hung a Shadow and a Fear.’1,750 words
  4. 4.Chapter III: ‘he Cometh Not,’ She Said4,759 words
  5. 5.Chapter IV: ‘and I Shall Be Alone Until I Die.’2,470 words
  6. 6.Chapter V: ‘surely, Most Bitter of All Sweet Things Thou Art.’2,939 words
  7. 7.Chapter VI: ‘we Are Past the Season of Divided Ills.’2,965 words
  8. 8.Chapter VII: ‘the Drowsy Night Grows on the World.’1,247 words
  9. 9.Chapter VIII: ‘good Night, Good Rest. Ah! Neither Be My Share.’2,296 words
  10. 10.Chapter IX: ‘such a Lord Is Love.’2,296 words
  11. 11.Chapter X: ‘then Streamed Life’s Future on the Fading Past.’4,337 words
  1. 12.Chapter XI: ‘a Merrier Hour Was Never Wasted There.’1,209 words
  2. 13.Chapter XII: ‘it Was the Hour When Woods Are Cold.’3,079 words
  3. 14.Chapter XIII: ‘now Half to the Setting Moon Have Gone, and Half to the Rising Day.’3,188 words
  4. 15.Chapter XIV: ‘o Heaven! That One Might Read the Book of Fate!’1,411 words
  5. 16.Chapter XV: ‘qui Peut Sous Le Soleil Tromper Sa Destinee?’2,713 words
  6. 17.Chapter XVI: ‘this Is More Strange Than Such a Murder Is.’1,852 words
  7. 18.Chapter XVII: ‘ah, Love, There Is No Better Life Than This.’2,827 words
  8. 19.Chapter XVIII: ‘love Is a Thing to Which We Soon Consent.’2,429 words
  9. 20.Chapter XIX: Sorrow Augmenteth the Malady2,867 words
  10. 21.Chapter XX: ‘but Oh! the Thorns We Stand Upon!’2,556 words