02512cam a22003613u 4500 75410 UtSlPG 20260610134738.0 m cr n 260607r20251888utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915 The fatal three, vol. I Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-19 Bob Taylor, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Fatal Three, Vol. I" by M. E. Braddon is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the lives of John and Maud Fausset, a couple whose seemingly happy marriage is challenged by the introduction of an orphaned girl named Fay. The Faussets’ domestic life is further complicated by the social intrigues and obligations of the time, setting the stage for potential conflict and drama. The opening of the book introduces us to the Faussets as they discuss the adoption of Fay, who is between thirteen and fourteen years old. Mrs. Fausset expresses her concerns about the disruption of their happy family life, while Mr. Fausset insists on bringing Fay into their home due to his commitment to her well-being after her mother's death. There is a palpable tension as Maud reluctantly agrees, revealing her jealousy over the potential intrusion into their domestic bliss. The scene reflects a rich complexity of emotions, with the sweet naivety of their seven-year-old daughter, Mildred, who looks forward to a new playmate, contrasting sharply with the adult fears and insecurities unfolding in their household. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Simpkin, Marshall, 1888 England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Domestic fiction Guardian and ward -- Fiction Illegitimate children -- Fiction Families -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/fatalthreenovel01brad https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75410 116135 116135