John Marchmont's Legacy, Volume 1 (of 3)

By M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A young man's destiny becomes entangled with a dying tutor's and his daughter's, promising protection and possibly much more as an inheritance looms over them like a grim specter.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2010-12-01

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Summary

"John Marchmont's Legacy, Volume 1 (of 3)" by M. E. Braddon focuses on Edward Arundel's life, shaped by his connection to John Marchmont, his ex-tutor, and Marchmont's daughter, Mary, amid Victorian social challenges. Edward’s and John's reunion highlights John's worries about Mary's future, especially concerning a potential inheritance dependent on other family deaths. As John's health falters, he implores Edward to safeguard Mary, a young girl exhibiting both wisdom and vulnerability. Their growing relationship establishes crucial connections, promising a thorough look at the character's interwoven journeys. The story touches upon themes of friendship, allegiance, and the hunt for contentment while dealing with misfortune in the 1800s.