Dead men's shoes, vol. 1 (of 3): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Dead men's shoes, vol. 1 (of 3): author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Dead men's shoes, vol. 1 (of 3) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) (1835–1915).
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"Dead men's shoes, vol. 1 (of 3)" by M. E. Braddon is a novel written in the late 19th century. It appears to be a sensation tale about poverty, ambition, and inheritance, centering on Sibyl Faunthorpe and her impulsive marriage to Alexis Secretan as the sudden return of her fabulously wealthy uncle, Stephen Trenchard, offers a perilous shortcut to security amid small-town and London society. The opening of the novel follows Sibyl, secretly married and living in shabby Chelsea lodgings under the name Mrs. Stanmore, as she receives news that her rich Uncle Stephen has returned and is favoring her sister Marion. She and Alexis endure acute want; Alexis’s attempt to raise money is rebuffed by a worldly aunt but generously met by a poor friend, Richard Plowden, who also offers a lead for clerical work. When Alexis secures a glimmer of hope, he returns to find Sibyl gone, leaving a letter that she is freeing him and reclaiming her maiden name to seek better prospects through her uncle’s favor. The narrative then shifts to Sibyl’s diary, tracing her life as a governess, her clandestine courtship with Alexis, the shadow of the old Trenchard–Secretan feud, and her resolve to elope quietly despite the lure of her uncle’s fortune.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Dead men's shoes, vol. 1 (of 3)
- Author credits: Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) (1835–1915)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English fiction -- 19th century
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