Lucius Davoren; or, Publicans and sinners, vol. 2

By M E Braddon

Behind the respectable doors of a London household, unexplained sounds and concealed passages suggest that domestic order is only a fa ade. Lucius Davoren, a conscientious young surgeon devoted to Lucille Sivewright, is drawn into a web of family secrets as he tries to protect those closest to her. His medical calling offers no simple defence against deception, uncertain identity and the corrosive effects of fear. Beyond Lucius's investigation, a parallel story follows his friend's attempt to confront the legal and moral obstacles surrounding a woman's troubled former marriage. The two strands deepen the novel's concern with loyalty and responsibility, while inheritance, parentage and revenge place private relationships under pressure. Female independence and social inequality are not abstract questions here: they shape the choices available to characters and complicate the distinction between duty, affection and self-interest. Psychological and domestic suspense combine with the shadowed unease of a Gothic mystery, creating a Victorian sensation novel in which danger grows from intimate spaces and compromised histories. The surgeon-investigator brings an unusual perspective to a world of missing valuables, nocturnal movements and carefully guarded truths, while the shifting focus broadens the mystery beyond a single household. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9378412262
• ISBN13: 9789378412264
• Release Date: February 2027
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"