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Taken at the Flood

Taken at the Flood

著者： Mary Elizabeth Braddon
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Raised by a parish schoolmaster harboring a mysterious past, Sylvia Carew yearns for a life free from the shackles of poverty. Torn between her deep love for a devoted man and the allure of wealth and social status, she faces a heart-wrenching choice. How far will she go to secure her dreams, and when the dust settles, will she find the happily ever after she longs for? This gripping Victorian novel by Mary Elizabeth Braddon delves into themes of romance, ambition, greed, and deceit, delivering a thrilling narrative with a masterfully crafted surprise ending. - Summary by Celine MajorCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction 世界 社会科学
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