Golden Calf

Golden Calf

by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Golden Calf, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, delves into the intricate web of societal expectations and hidden desires within Victorian England's upper class. It follows the story of Ida Palliser, a young woman navigating the complexities of love and ambition amidst a backdrop of opulent lifestyles and carefully guarded secrets. The novel offers a glimpse into the lives of the gentry, exposing the contradictions and hypocrisies that lie beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect world. Braddon masterfully weaves a tale of intrigue, romance, and the pursuit of fortune, highlighting the social pressures and moral dilemmas faced by those seeking to navigate the treacherous waters of Victorian society.

Authors

Mary Elizabeth Braddon image

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 Braddon

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Contos Fluminenses e Histórias da Meia-Noite Cover image

Contos Fluminenses e Histórias da Meia-Noite by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis

Contos Fluminenses and Histórias da Meia-Noite are Machado de Assis's first two collections of short stories, published in 1870 and 1873 respectively....

The Marne: A Tale of the War  Cover image

The Marne: A Tale of the War by Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton had been living in France for many years when WWI began. Like many in Europe, Wharton was frustrated and angry at America’s reluctance t...

Miss Billy Married Cover image

Miss Billy Married by Eleanor H. Porter

This book is a sequel to Miss Billy and Miss Billy's Decision and tells the story of Bertram and Billy's marriage. The book explores the challenges an...

Outcasts Cover image

Outcasts by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Outcasts, a collection of short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, delves into the underbelly of Victorian London, exposing the harsh realities of...

Egoist Cover image

Egoist by George Meredith

The Egoist is a tragi-comic novel that follows the story of Sir Willoughby Patterne, a wealthy and self-absorbed baronet who believes himself to be th...

Run to Earth Cover image

Run to Earth by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

In Mary Elizabeth Braddon's "Run to Earth", a captivating Victorian 'sensation novel', a web of intrigue unfolds around a charming, yet morally ambigu...

Browns at Mt. Hermon Cover image

Browns at Mt. Hermon by Pansy (Isabella Macdonald Alden)

Mary Thornton Brown, a wealthy heiress, decides to spend the summer working as a hired girl at a boarding house. She is seeking a change from her priv...

Frithiof Saga Cover image

Frithiof Saga by Ferdinand Schmidt

The Frithiof Saga is a stirring tale of adventure, love, and heroism set in the rugged landscapes of Iceland. It tells the story of Frithiof, a brave...

Long, Long Trail Cover image

Long, Long Trail by Max Brand

Set against the backdrop of the rugged American West, 'The Long Long Trail' by Max Brand unfolds a tale of love, intrigue, and the complexities of hum...

Summer in a Canyon: A California Story Cover image

Summer in a Canyon: A California Story by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Set in the breathtaking landscapes of Southern California, 'Summer in a Canyon' follows a group of friends as they embark on a camping adventure. The...

Reviews for Golden Calf

No reviews posted or approved, yet...