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100 1 _aBrame, Charlotte M.,
_d1836-1884
245 1 0 _aMarion Arleigh's Penance :
_bEveryday Life Library No. 5
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-26
508 _aProduced by Steven desJardins and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Marion Arleigh's Penance" by Charlotte M. Brame is a Victorian novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Marion Arleigh, a beautiful heiress who grapples with societal expectations and the manipulations of those around her, particularly concerning love and loyalty. As Marion navigates her relationships, especially with the enigmatic artist Allan Lyster and her scheming governess Adelaide, the themes of love, deception, and the consequences of idealism unfold. The opening of the story immerses readers in a sweltering June afternoon in London, setting the stage for the arrival of a mysterious woman cloaked in gray and a black veil, hinting at her troubled past. As the narrative progresses, we see Marion’s inner turmoil deepening when she embarks on a clandestine romance with Allan, whom she idealizes despite the advice of her peers and guardians. The complex dynamics of their relationship reveal Marion's innocence and romanticism, leading her to make decisions that may haunt her in the future. This initial glimpse introduces the tension of conflicting desires and the sacrifices expected of women in society, crafting a compelling foundation for the intricate drama that is to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15182
999 _c56570
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