Mount Royal: A Novel. Volume 3 of 3

** "Mount Royal: A Novel. Volume 3 of 3" by M. E. Braddon is a Victorian-era drama where a family's life is disrupted by the shocking demise of a guest. Christabel and her loved ones must navigate suspicion and uncertainty after Angus Hamleigh's death casts a dark shadow over their estate. The story weaves together complex emotions, hidden secrets, and strained relationships, exploring themes of jealousy, love, and the repercussions of choices made long ago. The book starts on a gloomy morning, setting a tone of foreboding that something terrible has happened, when Angus does not return. Christabel's growing unease and interactions with her husband, Leonard, reveal a world of unspoken tensions and deep-seated secrets ready to come to the surface. **