"Mildred Arkell: A Novel" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a tale of youthful love set against the backdrop of Victorian society, where passion and ambition collide. The story opens with the lovestruck college boy Henry Arkell, yearning for the attention of Georgina Beauclerc, the daughter of a high-ranking dean with whom he is in love. Their burgeoning romance dances with social class boundaries that initially keep Henry out of Georgina's world, but he manages to enter after a chance encounter with the bishop. The narrative skillfully presents the challenges of young love amidst the rigid social structures of the time, while a separate thread involving Mr. Dundyke introduces elements of mystery and the consequences of unchecked ambition, setting up a layered exploration of love, status, and personal aspirations.
Mildred Arkell: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)
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In a world of privilege and societal expectations, a young man's pursuit of a dean's daughter is threatened by social barriers and the dangerous ambitions of another.
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About the AuthorEllen Price was an English novelist better known as Mrs. Henry Wood. She is best remembered for her 1861 novel East Lynne. Many of her books sold well internationally and were widely read in the United States. In her time, she surpassed Charles Dickens in fame in Australia.
Ellen Price was an English novelist better known as Mrs. Henry Wood. She is best remembered for her 1861 novel East Lynne. Many of her books sold well internationally and were widely read in the United States. In her time, she surpassed Charles Dickens in fame in Australia.
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