Alice, or the Mysteries — Complete

** "Alice; or, the Mysteries — Complete" by Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a story set in Victorian England, where love and societal status collide. Within that story Lady Vargrave and her daughter, Evelyn, are at the center of a web of high-society expectations. Engaged to Lord Vargrave, Evelyn, innocent and sheltered, faces conflicting emotions. Her mother's past casts a shadow on her present happiness, and the gentle guidance of Mr. Aubrey, a local curate, adds another layer to her inner turmoil. The novel sets a reflective tone as it explores themes of duty, the search for self, and the impact of secrets, enticing readers into a world of emotional complexity. **