Project Gutenberg 2005-02-26 Public domain in the USA. 208 Brame, Charlotte M. 1836 1884 Braeme, Charlotte Monica Clay, Bertha M. Brame, Charlotte Mary Marion Arleigh's Penance Everyday Life Library No. 5 Produced by Steven desJardins and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Marion Arleigh's Penance" by Charlotte M. Brame is a Victorian novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Marion Arleigh, a beautiful heiress who grapples with societal expectations and the manipulations of those around her, particularly concerning love and loyalty. As Marion navigates her relationships, especially with the enigmatic artist Allan Lyster and her scheming governess Adelaide, the themes of love, deception, and the consequences of idealism unfold. The opening of the story immerses readers in a sweltering June afternoon in London, setting the stage for the arrival of a mysterious woman cloaked in gray and a black veil, hinting at her troubled past. As the narrative progresses, we see Marion’s inner turmoil deepening when she embarks on a clandestine romance with Allan, whom she idealizes despite the advice of her peers and guardians. The complex dynamics of their relationship reveal Marion's innocence and romanticism, leading her to make decisions that may haunt her in the future. This initial glimpse introduces the tension of conflicting desires and the sacrifices expected of women in society, crafting a compelling foundation for the intricate drama that is to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fiction PR Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: British Literature 165782 2025-10-06T12:50:51.847525 text/html 163634 2020-12-14T04:59:19 text/html 152068 2025-10-06T12:50:54.556501 application/epub+zip 153353 2025-10-06T12:50:52.356509 application/epub+zip 107131 2025-10-06T12:50:52.097503 application/epub+zip 214571 2025-10-06T12:50:56.326507 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205333 2025-10-06T12:50:54.235533 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 159230 2022-09-07T20:22:15.228242 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154831 2025-10-06T12:50:51.614536 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 154664 2020-12-14T04:59:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18570 2025-10-06T12:50:56.457488 application/rdf+xml 15851 2025-10-06T12:50:52.163494 image/jpeg 2581 2025-10-06T12:50:52.131476 image/jpeg 143056 2020-12-14T04:59:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 57527 2020-12-14T04:59:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 143239 2025-10-06T12:50:51.863544 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia