Taken At The Flood V2: A Novel (1874)

Taken At The Flood V2: A Novel is a book written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and first published in 1874. The novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge that follows the life of a young woman named Violet Tempest. The story begins with Violet's happy childhood in the countryside with her siblings and parents. However, tragedy strikes when her father dies, leaving the family in financial ruin.Violet's mother remarries a wealthy man, but the marriage is unhappy and abusive. Violet is sent away to live with her aunt and uncle in London, where she meets the charming and handsome Captain Winstanley. They fall in love and get married, but their happiness is short-lived when Violet discovers that her husband is not who he seems.The novel takes the reader on a journey through Violet's life as she navigates the treacherous waters of love, marriage, and betrayal. Along the way, she meets a cast of fascinating characters, including her husband's mysterious friend, Mrs. Ormond, and the enigmatic Mr. Mordaunt.As the story unfolds, Violet must confront the secrets and lies that threaten to destroy her life and those she loves. Will she be able to overcome the obstacles in her path and find happiness, or will she be taken at the flood?Overall, Taken At The Flood V2: A Novel is a thrilling and captivating read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.