The Unseen Bridegroom; Or, Wedded For a Week

"The Unseen Bridegroom; Or, Wedded For a Week" by May Agnes Fleming is a story set in the sophisticated world of late 19th-century New York, revolving around the life of the rich Carl Walraven shortly after his long return. The novel kicks off spectacularly at a grand ball thrown by Carl's mother where secrets and social expectations create tension. The arrival of the mysterious Miriam threatens to reveal hidden aspects of Carl’s past, which in turn tests his relationships with his mother and others around him. The story seems to focus on themes of redemption, forgotten history, and the complexities of love. The air of mystery surrounding Carl and Miriam shapes a grand narrative of complicated romantic dramas and social entanglements.