02338cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000054001122450054001662640051002203000047002713360026003183370026003443380036003705000031004065080048004375201435004855340045019206530012019658560042019779990017020199387UtSlPG20260610133232.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGore, Mrs.q(Catherine Grace Frances),d1799-186110aTheresa Marchmont, or, the Maid of Honour: A Tale 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-11-01  aProduced by Hanno Fischer, and David Widger  a"Theresa Marchmont, or, the Maid of Honour: A Tale" by Mrs. Gore is a historical novel written in the early 19th century, specifically during the early Victorian era. The story takes place in the late 17th century and centers on themes of love, betrayal, and societal status, exploring the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of decisions made under duress. The narrative unfolds within the context of English nobility, revealing the struggles of its characters against the backdrop of courtly intrigue and personal turmoil.  The plot revolves around Lord Greville and his two wives, Helen and Theresa Marchmont. Lord Greville, initially devoted to his first wife, Theresa, finds himself haunted by past decisions and moral dilemmas after marrying Helen while concealing the existence of his first wife, who is driven to madness by his lack of affection and the strains of court life. The story intensifies as Helen discovers the secret of her husband’s prior marriage and grapples with feelings of betrayal and grief. As the narrative progresses, Lord Greville is depicted in a state of torment, battling his guilt while Helen and Theresa navigate their tragic fates. Ultimately, the novel presents a poignant exploration of loyalty, the weight of societal expectations, and the often harrowing choices faced by individuals amid the pressures of love and duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9387  c51146d51146