"A Moment of Madness" by Florence Marryat is a compilation of short stories that explores the challenges of life in the late 1800s. The first story portrays Roland Tresham, a man weighed down by marriage problems, money troubles, and the demands of family and society. During a visit to his wealthy sister, Roland reveals his unhappiness in his marriage to Juliet, a situation made worse by his large family and financial struggles. The story highlights the tensions between what people want, what they have to do, and their longing to break free, while also digging into family relationships, social expectations, and how these things can lead to personal crises. The story makes you think about how hard it is to find happiness when chasing after wealth and social status.
A moment of madness, and other stories (vol. 1 of 3)
By Florence Marryat
In a world of high society and hidden discontent, a man's visit to his sister exposes the cracks in his marriage and his desperate desire for escape from the burdens of family and fortune.
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About the AuthorFlorence Marryat was a British author and actress. The daughter of author Capt. Frederick Marryat, she was particularly known for her sensational novels and her involvement with several celebrated spiritual mediums of the late 19th century. Her works include Love’s Conflict (1865), Her Father's Name (1876), There is No Death (1891) and The Spirit World (1894), The Dead Man's Message (1894) and The Blood of the Vampire (1897). She was a prolific author, writing around 70 books, as well as newspaper and magazine articles, short stories and works for the stage.
Florence Marryat was a British author and actress. The daughter of author Capt. Frederick Marryat, she was particularly known for her sensational novels and her involvement with several celebrated spiritual mediums of the late 19th century. Her works include Love’s Conflict (1865), Her Father's Name (1876), There is No Death (1891) and The Spirit World (1894), The Dead Man's Message (1894) and The Blood of the Vampire (1897). She was a prolific author, writing around 70 books, as well as newspaper and magazine articles, short stories and works for the stage.
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