Mount Royal: A Novel. Volume 1 of 3

By M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst scenic beauty and whispered secrets, a young woman’s future intertwines with a widower’s shadowed past, sparking a tale of love, expectation, and haunting memories.

Genres

Literature Fiction

Released

2012-11-10

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Summary

"Mount Royal: A Novel. Volume 1 of 3" by M. E. Braddon is an exploration of love, loss, and societal pressures in the lives of Christabel Courtenay and her aunt, Mrs. Tregonell, especially as it relates to the widowed Captain Hamleigh. The story begins with Christabel and her aunt reflecting on past romances and the somber history surrounding Captain Hamleigh and his late wife, with the estate of Mount Royal serving as a scenic stage for their interactions. As Aunt Diana shares her memories and dreams for Christabel's future, including the entry of Captain Hamleigh’s son, Angus, the novel establishes a blend of longing, anticipation, and subtle apprehension, laying the groundwork for the emotional struggles that will emerge.