Fenton's Quest

By M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a quiet village, an Australian merchant's life transforms when he falls for a captivating woman with a mysterious past, forcing him to confront his own desires and the stringent rules of society.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2004-03-01

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Summary

"Fenton's Quest" by M. E. Braddon is a late 19th-century novel that follows Gilbert Fenton, an Australian merchant, as he finds himself in the serene village of Lidford, contemplating his life's direction and yearning for love. His world is stirred when he encounters the beautiful Marian Nowell, the adopted niece of Captain Sedgewick, sparking an immediate attraction. As Gilbert seeks Marian's affection, he navigates the complexities of societal expectations, his growing feelings, and the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Marian's past, setting the stage for a tangled web of relationships and unforeseen challenges.