"Violet Forster's Lover" by Richard Marsh is a tale of an officer named Sydney Beaton caught in a web of gambling and accusations that send his life spiraling. The story unfolds in a time of social upheaval, centering on Sydney's problematic relationships, most notably with Violet Forster, who remains dedicated to him despite his fall from grace. It starts with a heated poker game where Sydney stands accused of cheating, leading to a messy situation fueled by his financial woes and damaged reputation. The scene reveals his difficult relationship with his brother and his desperate need for money. Following a series of unfortunate events that result in disgrace, Sydney's life takes a turn for the worst, building to a crucial confrontation in Hyde Park that shapes his difficult romance with Violet and the problems he must face.
Violet Forster's Lover
By Richard Marsh
Accused of cheating and spiraling into poverty, a disgraced officer's only salvation lies in the unwavering love of a woman amidst a society turned against him.
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About the AuthorRichard Marsh was the pseudonym of the English author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the late 19th century and the Edwardian period, Marsh is best known now for his supernatural thriller novel The Beetle, which was published the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), and was initially even more popular, outselling Dracula six times over. The Beetle remained in print until 1960. Marsh produced nearly 80 volumes of fiction and numerous short stories, in genres including horror, crime, romance and humour. Many of these have been republished recently, beginning with The Beetle in 2004. Marsh's grandson Robert Aickman was a notable writer of short "strange stories".
Richard Marsh was the pseudonym of the English author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the late 19th century and the Edwardian period, Marsh is best known now for his supernatural thriller novel The Beetle, which was published the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), and was initially even more popular, outselling Dracula six times over. The Beetle remained in print until 1960. Marsh produced nearly 80 volumes of fiction and numerous short stories, in genres including horror, crime, romance and humour. Many of these have been republished recently, beginning with The Beetle in 2004. Marsh's grandson Robert Aickman was a notable writer of short "strange stories".
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