Vixen, Volume II. by M. E. Braddon

"Vixen, Volume II" by M. E. Braddon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Violet "Vixen" Tempest as she navigates the complexities of her life after the death of her father and the impending marriage of her mother to Captain Winstanley, a man she deeply distrusts and resents. As tensions rise between mother and daughter, themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal begin to unfold, all against the backdrop of social expectations and personal turmoil. At the start of the volume, we see Vixen grappling with the recent announcement of her mother's engagement. The opening scenes depict Violet's tumultuous emotions as she confronts her mother's decision to remarry, feeling betrayed and heartbroken at the thought of a stranger occupying her father's place. As the narrative progresses, we witness heated exchanges between Vixen and her mother, revealing the deep-rooted conflict and emotional scars that threaten to fracture their already strained relationship. The introduction of Captain Winstanley as a manipulative figure further complicates the familial dynamic, setting the stage for an escalating struggle between loyalty to her late father and the desire to support her mother's happiness, creating a compelling tension that will keep the reader engaged. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915
Title Vixen, Volume II.
Credits Produced by Daniel Fromont. HTML version by Al Haines.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Subject Women -- England -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 26237
Release Date
Last Update Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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