Lucius Davoren; or, Publicans and sinners, vol. 2: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Lucius Davoren; or, Publicans and sinners, vol. 2: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Lucius Davoren; or, Publicans and sinners, vol. 2 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) (1835–1915).
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"Lucius Davoren; or, Publicans and Sinners, vol. 2" by M. E. Braddon is a novel written in the late 19th century. It appears to be a dramatic and intricately woven tale focused on themes of love, scandal, hidden pasts, and family secrets, with Lucius Davoren, Geoffrey Hossack, and Mrs. Janet Bertram as prominent characters. The story centers on troubled relationships, painful histories, and the search for resolution and redemption, set within a society attentive to class, reputation, and moral dilemmas. The opening of the novel immerses readers in intense emotional conflicts and confessions. Geoffrey Hossack brings Janet Bertram a passionate letter from his friend Lucius Davoren, urging her to be open about her tragic past; she recounts a secret, disgraceful marriage to a charismatic but dishonorable man, followed by abandonment and hardship. This revelation leaves Geoffrey heartbroken, as Janet feels eternally bound to her first, though illegitimate, husband. Meanwhile, Lucius returns to care for his own affairs and loved ones—including Lucille Sivewright, his betrothed—only to discover unsettling signs and an ominous mystery in her ancestral home: strange noises, secretive behaviors, and a hidden portrait that suggests a grave and personal connection to a violent past. The narrative then shifts to Geoffrey, who, striving to stifle his heartbreak, revisits the social circle where Janet’s tragedy began, hoping to uncover answers that might free her—and thus himself—from their burdens.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Lucius Davoren; or, Publicans and sinners, vol. 2
- Author credits: Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) (1835–1915)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Domestic fiction
- Psychological fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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