At Chrighton Abbey

By Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Book Overview

""At Chrighton Abbey"" is a novel written by Mary E. Braddon. The story is set in England and revolves around the lives of the Chrighton family. The family consists of Lady Chrighton, her son, and daughter-in-law. Lady Chrighton is a widow who is overprotective of her son and wants him to marry a wealthy woman. However, her son falls in love with a poor girl named Hester Dethridge. Hester is a strong-willed woman who is determined to marry for love rather than money. The novel explores the themes of love, class, and family relationships. It also includes elements of mystery and suspense as the family's secrets are revealed. The story is told from multiple perspectives, giving insight into the thoughts and feelings of each character. Overall, ""At Chrighton Abbey"" is a captivating novel that portrays the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of societal expectations.The footman disappeared into the back regions, and presently eappeared with Mrs Marjorum, a portly dame, who, like Truefold the huller, had been a fixture at the Abbey in the time of the.present Squire's father. From her I received the same cordial greeting, and by her I was led off up staircases and along corridors, till I wondered where I was being taken.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419107909
• ISBN13: 9781419107900
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"