02332cam a22003133u 4500 75506 UtSlPG 20260610134740.0 m cr n 260607r20251890utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915 Asphodel 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 2025-03-03 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) "Asphodel: A Novel" by M. E. Braddon is a fiction work written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventurous and free-spirited Daphne as she escapes the constraints of school life in Asnières to enjoy the beauty of the forest of Fontainebleau, accompanied by her companion Martha Dibb. The narrative hints at themes of youthful exuberance, attraction, and the complexities of social class as Daphne encounters a mysterious stranger, who initially presents himself as an artist but ultimately possesses a deeper identity. At the start of the novel, Daphne delights in the warmth of a summer day, showcasing her vivacious character as she and Martha discuss their escape from the confines of their school. Daphne exudes charm and mischief, using humor and light-hearted banter with Martha. They meet an unknown stranger in the forest, who engages in playful banter with Daphne and seems to admire her youthful spirit and beauty. The tension between Daphne's carefree nature and the undercurrents of social propriety is palpable, setting the stage for potential conflict and romance as both girls navigate their interactions with the enigmatic stranger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Simkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, 1890 English fiction -- 19th century https://archive.org/details/asphodelnovel00brad https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75506 116231 116231