Charlotte's Inheritance
'Charlotte's Inheritance' Summary
In the bustling streets of Paris, a young English widow named Charlotte arrives at a rundown boarding house, seeking refuge from her troubled past. She finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Gustave, a young man with a mysterious air about him. Gustave, initially a charming and helpful acquaintance, becomes entangled in a web of secrets surrounding Charlotte and the boarding house. He reveals a past intertwined with the house's enigmatic landlady and the hidden desires of its inhabitants. As Charlotte delves deeper into the boarding house's secrets, she uncovers a long-lost inheritance and a plot involving a hidden love affair and a scandalous secret that threatens to destroy lives. The story unfolds amidst the backdrop of 19th-century Parisian society, exploring themes of social class, forbidden love, and the consequences of hidden truths. Through a series of twists and turns, Charlotte's journey leads her to confront her own past, uncover the truth about her inheritance, and navigate the complex landscape of love, deceit, and betrayal.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Mary Elizabeth Braddon
England
Mary Elizabeth Braddon (4 October 1835 – 4 February 1915) was an English popular novelist of the Victorian era. She is best known for her 1862 sensation novel Lady Audley's Secret, which has als...
Books by Mary Elizabeth BraddonDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Mute Singer, a Novel by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie
Sylvie de la Roche, the daughter of a destitute former nobleman, possesses a magnificent singing voice. Under the guidance of the irascible but talent...
Captain of the Polestar, and other tales by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
This collection of early Sir Arthur Conan Doyle short stories includes tales of mystery, comedy, shipwrecks, and fantasy. From the thrilling adventure...
Heart of Mid-Lothian by Sir Walter Scott
Heart of Mid-Lothian is an 1818 historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, set in Scotland in 1736, amidst the Porteous Riots. The novel tells the story of...
The Mother by Pearl Buck
In rural China, a nameless woman's life shatters when her husband abandons her and their three children. Shamefaced, she hides the truth, pretending...
Sea Mystery by Freeman Wills Crofts
In Freeman Wills Crofts' "Sea Mystery," Inspector French faces a perplexing case. A washed-up crate containing a murdered man's body washes ashore, le...
All the Sad Young Men by F. Scott Fitzgerald
It is a classic novel, which was published in 1926, this timeless work of literature explores the themes of love, loss, and the challenges of growing...
Lights by Sara Teasdale
'Lights' is a collection of poems by Sara Teasdale, known for her lyrical style and exploration of themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human...
Juffrouw Lirriper's Legaat by Charles Dickens
Juffrouw Lirriper's Legaat is een collectie van kerstverhalen geschreven door Charles Dickens, met een focus op de levens van gewone mensen in het Vic...
Wildwood Ways by Winthrop Packard
It tells the story of a young boy named Andy, who ventures into the deep woods in search of adventure and self-discovery. This coming-of-age story was...
Democracy - An American Novel by Henry Brooks Adams
Published anonymously in 1880, *Democracy* is a satirical novel that offers a sharp critique of American politics during the Gilded Age. The story fol...
Reviews for Charlotte's Inheritance
No reviews posted or approved, yet...