Description: East Lynne is a Victorian sensation novel written by Mrs. Henry Wood (Ellen Wood), first published in 1861. The novel tells a dramatic tale of love, betrayal, crime, and redemption, centered on the character of Lady Isabel Vane, a woman whose life is shattered by poor decisions and societal pressures. The story begins with Lady Isabel, a beautiful and naive aristocrat who marries Archibald Carlyle, a wealthy lawyer. Despite having a happy start to their marriage, Isabel’s insecurities grow, and she is misled into believing that her husband is having an affair with his childhood friend. In a moment of weakness, she abandons her husband and children to run away with a dishonorable man named Captain Levison. This decision leads to her social ruin and great suffering. As her fortunes fall, Isabel's lover abandons her, and she loses custody of her children. In a twist of fate, after many hardships, she disguises herself as a governess and returns to her former household to care for her children, who no longer recognize her. The novel explores themes of repentance, moral fallibility, and the consequences of violating societal expectations, particularly for women in the 19th century. East Lynne was immensely popular in its time and became one of the best-selling books of the Victorian era. Its melodramatic plot, intricate moral dilemmas, and exploration of gender roles captivated readers and cemented its place as a classic in the sensation novel genre.
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: Mrs. Henry Wood
Publisher: Belford, Clarke and Co.
Subject: Nonfiction
