A woman's trust; or, Lady Elaine's martyrdom : a novel by Bertha M. Clay
"A Woman's Trust; or, Lady Elaine's Martyrdom" by Bertha M. Clay is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the emotional entanglements and trials of Lady Elaine Seabright and Sir Harold Annesley as they navigate love, jealousy, and betrayal. Central themes include the challenges of romantic relationships and the societal expectations of the time. The opening of the novel introduces Lady Elaine, who has recently accepted SirHarold's proposal after an intense and swift courtship. However, as their engagement progresses, the couple faces turmoil fueled by jealousy and misunderstandings, particularly surrounding Lady Elaine's interactions with other suitors, notably Viscount Rivington. The characters are set against a backdrop of social expectations and personal desires, landing them in emotional conflicts that could threaten their future together. An emotional climactic moment occurs when Sir Harold hears rumors of Lady Elaine's prior engagement with Rivington, leading him to doubt her loyalty and causing him to consider ending the relationship in despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Clay, Bertha M., 1865-1922 |
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| Title | A woman's trust; or, Lady Elaine's martyrdom : a novel |
| Original Publication | New York: Street & Smith, 1900, copyright 1902. |
| Series Title | New Bertha Clay Library, 50 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Popular literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74270 |
| Release Date | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 181 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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