East Lynne


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East Lynne


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"Looks at the anxieties of the Victorian middle classes who feared a breakdown of the social order as divorce became more readily available and promiscuity threatened the sanctity of the family, [and wherein] the simple act of hiring a governess raises the spectres of murder, disguise, and adultery"--Provided by publisher.




East Lynne


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East Lynne


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East Lynne


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East Lynne Ellen Wood - East Lynne is an English sensation novel of 1861 by Ellen Wood, writing as Mrs Henry Wood. A Victorian best-seller, it is remembered chiefly for its elaborate and implausible plot, centring on infidelity and double identities. There have been numerous stage and film adaptations. The much-quoted line "Gone!




East Lynne


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"East Lynne" is a traditional novel written by means of Mrs. Henry Wood, the pen name of English creator Ellen Wood. The novel later gained enormous popularity as a sensation novel throughout the Victorian technology. The narrative revolves across the imperative individual, Lady Isabel Vane, who, due to a series of unlucky occasions and misunderstandings, faces tragic outcomes. The plot unfolds as Lady Isabel, disillusioned along with her marriage to the honorable but dull Archibald Carlyle, becomes entangled in an internet of deception and betrayal. Misguided via jealousy and societal expectancies, she makes alternatives that lead to her social downfall and private tragedy. The novel explores topics of morality, social conventions, and the results of impulsive decisions. "East Lynne" is characterised by its difficult plot, complete of twists, secrets, and dramatic revelations. Mrs. Henry Wood skillfully weaves collectively a tapestry of characters from various social instructions, creating a narrative that serves as a critique of Victorian society's rigid norms and expectations. The name itself refers back to the grand estate where a great deal of the drama unfolds.




East Lynne


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'East Lynne' is an English sensation novel authored by Ellen Wood, writing as Mrs Henry Wood. A Victorian best-seller, it is remembered chiefly for its elaborate plot, centring on infidelity and double identities. The story unfolds by introducing us to Lady Isabel Vane, who is distraught when her beloved father dies suddenly and the earldom and all the property go to a distant relation, leaving her homeless and penniless. She is a beautiful and refined young woman, who (for lack of other options) marries the lawyer Archibald Carlyle who buys her former home, East Lynne. Unfortunately his elder sister Cornelia also comes to live in East Lynne; she hates the marriage and, by taking over the household, makes Isabel's new life miserable. Mr Carlyle is a very kind man, who had previously had a friendship with local lady Barbara Hare, who had hoped to marry him. This creates an opportunity for jealousy and misunderstanding.




East Lynne


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Reproduction of the original: East Lynne by Henry Wood




Ellen Wood's East Lynne


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An enthralling Victorian sensation novel where secrets, infidelity, and mistaken identities collide in a tale of passion. Set in the sprawling English countryside, East Lynne follows the misfortunes of Lady Isabel Vane. Left penniless and homeless when her father dies, Isabel is left with no choice but to marry a lawyer, Archibald Carlyle, who buys her former home East Lynne. He’s a caring man, but when his sister moves in she seems set on making Isabel’s life miserable. A tangled web of misunderstandings and betrayal ensues as the novel explores the consequences of choices made in the pursuit of happiness. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. First published in 1861, East Lynne was a Victorian bestseller and is known for its hilariously dramatic and tragic plot. A must-read for fans of gothic horror, Ellen Wood’s masterful work has had multiple stage and screen adaptations.