His Darling Sin

His Darling Sin

by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

In Mary Elizabeth Braddon's *His Darling Sin*, Grace Perivale, a wealthy and beautiful young woman, is devastated by the sudden death of her beloved husband. As she returns to London after a period of mourning in Italy, she finds herself ostracized by the very society she once held sway over. Whispers and rumors follow her, casting doubt on her character and threatening to ruin her reputation. Determined to clear her name, Grace embarks on a quest to uncover the source of the malicious gossip and expose the truth, facing a web of deceit and treachery that forces her to confront the dark secrets of those around her.

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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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