Aurora Floyd, Vol. 1 by M. E. Braddon

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Author Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1835-1915
Title Aurora Floyd, Vol. 1
Fifth Edition
Note Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe (http://www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "Aurora Floyd, Vol. 1" by M. E. Braddon is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story opens with a focus on the marriage of Archibald Martin Floyd, a wealthy banker, to Eliza Prodder, a woman of questionable origin and former actress. This unexpected union sparks gossip and scorn from the local gentry, setting the stage for a narrative centered around social class, reputation, and the dynamics of love and ambition. As the couple navigates their tumultuous relationship, their only daughter, Aurora, emerges as a captivating character caught between her father's protective love and the societal expectations placed upon her. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of the Floyd household and introduces the complex relationships rooted in love, marriage, and social standing. Archibald, despite being forewarned about the potential backlash from marrying Eliza, is blissfully in love and content in his life at Felden Woods. However, the refreshing joy of the couple's union is sharply contrasted by the gossip and disdain of their peers. Following Eliza's untimely death, Archibald becomes dotingly obsessed with raising Aurora, who develops a vibrant and sometimes rebellious personality. As Aurora matures, her beauty and fiery spirit begin to attract attention, foreshadowing future conflicts and romantic entanglements that will challenge the family's already precarious status in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Married women -- Fiction
Subject Bigamy -- Fiction
Subject Extortion -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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