Aurora Floyd, Vol. 2 Fifth Edition

"Aurora Floyd, Vol. 2" by M. E. Braddon is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work continues the tumultuous tale of Aurora Floyd and explores her relationships, particularly her marriage to John Mellish and the complexities that arise when past lovers re-enter her life. The story navigates themes of love, jealousy, and the lingering shadows of previous secrets that threaten her happiness. At the start of this volume, we see Talbot Bulstrode grappling with his feelings for Aurora as he visits Mellish Park, where Aurora now resides with her husband, John. The dynamic among the characters becomes increasingly intricate as Aurora’s past comes into play, particularly with the arrival of James Conyers, the new horse trainer at Mellish Park. His introduction stirs emotions and secrets that Aurora has kept hidden, culminating in an intense and emotional atmosphere as the relationships among Aurora, John, Talbot, and Conyers are put to the test. The opening sets the stage for a web of intrigue and melodrama that promises to challenge and transform the main characters as their pasts collide with their present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Mary Elizabeth Braddon was an English popular novelist of the Victorian era. She is best known for her 1862 sensation novel Lady Audley's Secret, which has also been dramatised and filmed several times.