Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) 1835-1915 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mount Royal: A Novel. Volume 3 of 3" by M. E. Braddon is a Victorian-era work of fiction, likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Christabel and her family as they grapple with the aftermath of a tragic and mysterious death—Angus Hamleigh, a guest at their estate. The narrative delves into themes of love, jealousy, and the consequences of past relationships, featuring complex emotions and moral dilemmas among the characters. The opening portion introduces a damp, grey morning and a sense of impending doom as the household learns that Angus Hamleigh has gone shooting but failed to return. Tension builds as Christabel experiences a growing sense of dread, leading her to inquire about Hamleigh's whereabouts and ultimately to fear that an accident may have occurred. The domestic scene is set, revealing the characters' expectations, anxieties, and the intricate dynamics of their relationships. As Christabel interacts with her husband, Leonard, the atmosphere thickens with unresolved tension and unspoken suspicions, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of secrets and guilt that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-11-10 Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41341 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41341 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133938.0 41341