Charlotte's Inheritance

Charlotte's Inheritance

by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Charlotte's Inheritance follows the story of a mysterious young English widow who arrives in Paris seeking a new start. She finds herself drawn to a dilapidated boarding house, recommended by a charming young man named Gustave. However, the house holds secrets and Gustave's motives are far from clear. As the widow unravels the mysteries surrounding the boarding house and its inhabitants, she uncovers a web of intrigue, deceit, and forbidden love. The novel delves into the complexities of human relationships, exploring themes of social class, societal expectations, and the pursuit of happiness in a world riddled with secrets and hidden desires.

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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...

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