Charlotte's Inheritance
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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
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
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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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