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Marryat, Florence
1837
1899
Lean, Florence Marryat Church
Lean, Mrs. Francis
Church, Mrs. Ross
Church, Ross, Mrs.
A crown of shame, volume 2 (of 3)
$aLondon :$bF. V. White & Co., $c1888.
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"A Crown of Shame, Volume 2" by Florence Marryat is a novel written during the late 19th century. This volume continues the story of Lizzie, who is grappling with the sudden death of her father and the burden of caring for an infant left in their charge, amid growing suspicions from the community that she is the child's mother. The narrative extends themes of honor, reputation, and the complexities of female friendships as Lizzie's life becomes ensnared in scandal. The opening of this volume finds Lizzie in a profound state of grief over her father's passing while also facing the troubling rumors circulating about her relationship to the child she has taken in. As she interacts with Quita, her adopted sister, Liz reveals the weight of her secret, a binding oath taken in silence over their shared past. As she contemplates asking Quita to confess the child’s true parentage, tension arises as Quita grapples with her own fears and desires, leading to a complex interplay of loyalty, love, and the desire to protect one another even amidst a precarious situation. The strong emotional currents and moral dilemmas set up a gripping narrative that invites readers to reflect on societal pressures and personal integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Illegitimate children -- Fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
West Indies -- Fiction
Plantation life -- Fiction
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