
Charlotte Mary Brame (usually known as Charlotte M. Brame; appeared under pseudonyms in America, notably Bertha M. Clay, and was sometimes identified by the name of her most famous novel, Dora Thorne) (1 November 1836 - 25 November 1884) was an English novelist. fter attending...

Marion Arleigh's Penance explores the complexities of love, societal pressure, and the consequences of idealized relationships. The story begins with a young heiress caught between her romantic idealism and the manipulative influences around her. Marion's innocence and strong...