The fatal three, vol. I by M. E. Braddon
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"The Fatal Three, Vol. I" by M. E. Braddon is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the lives of John and Maud Fausset, a couple whose seemingly happy marriage is challenged by the introduction of an orphaned girl named Fay. The Faussets’ domestic life is further complicated by the social intrigues and obligations of the time, setting the stage for potential conflict and drama. The
opening of the book introduces us to the Faussets as they discuss the adoption of Fay, who is between thirteen and fourteen years old. Mrs. Fausset expresses her concerns about the disruption of their happy family life, while Mr. Fausset insists on bringing Fay into their home due to his commitment to her well-being after her mother's death. There is a palpable tension as Maud reluctantly agrees, revealing her jealousy over the potential intrusion into their domestic bliss. The scene reflects a rich complexity of emotions, with the sweet naivety of their seven-year-old daughter, Mildred, who looks forward to a new playmate, contrasting sharply with the adult fears and insecurities unfolding in their household. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | The fatal three, vol. I |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Simpkin, Marshall, 1888. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Guardian and ward -- Fiction |
| Subject | Illegitimate children -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75410 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75410-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 444 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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