Marmaduke Wyvil Or The Maid's Revenge

By Henry William Herbert

Book Overview

Marmaduke Wyvil Or The Maid's Revenge is a novel written by Henry William Herbert. The story revolves around the life of Marmaduke Wyvil, a wealthy and influential gentleman who is engaged to a beautiful woman named Lady Edith. However, his life takes a turn for the worse when he is accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee from London.Marmaduke seeks refuge in the countryside where he meets a young maid named Alice. The two develop a close relationship, but their happiness is short-lived as Marmaduke is once again accused of a crime and is forced to leave Alice behind.Determined to clear his name and seek revenge on those who wronged him, Marmaduke returns to London and becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of politics and intrigue. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a cunning lawyer, a vengeful woman, and a group of ruthless criminals.As Marmaduke fights to clear his name and win back the love of Lady Edith, he must also confront his own demons and come to terms with the choices he has made. The novel is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th-century England.""Sit down, then--sit down, Alice, and tell me all about it--if there be brief space, so much the more need for good haste;"" and he pulled forward, as he spoke, a settee from the corner of the chimney, and placed himself in his own seat in attitudy of deep attention.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: 1419132792
• ISBN13: 9781419132797
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"