Aurora Floyd, Vol. 1 Fifth Edition

"Aurora Floyd, Vol. 1" by M. E. Braddon is a story beginning with Archibald Martin Floyd, a rich banker, marrying Eliza Prodder, a former actress, causing drama among the upper class because of her background, which creates a theme of social class issues and love. The book shows the Floyd family, including Archibald, Eliza, and Aurora, as they deal with relationships based on love, marriage, and social status. Archibald and Eliza are happy despite what others think, but society doesn't approve because of Eliza's past. After Eliza dies, Archibald is all about Aurora's care, so she grows up to be a vibrant woman the story hints that Aurora's charm will cause trouble for the family's place in society when she gets older.