Mrs. Bligh

By Rhoda Broughton

Book Overview

Mrs. Bligh is a novel written by Rhoda Broughton, first published in 1888. The story revolves around the titular character, Mrs. Bligh, who is a wealthy and beautiful widow living in the English countryside. She is known for her charm and wit, and is admired by many in her social circle.The novel begins with Mrs. Bligh's return to her estate after a long absence. She is greeted by her friends and acquaintances, including her former lover, George Fairfax. Mrs. Bligh is still in love with George, but he is now married to another woman. Despite this, their feelings for each other are rekindled, and they begin an affair.As the story progresses, Mrs. Bligh's reputation is tarnished by her scandalous behavior. She is ostracized by her friends and family, and is eventually forced to leave her home. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and social class, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in Victorian England.Overall, Mrs. Bligh is a compelling and well-written novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of Victorian society. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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: 1163790834
• ISBN13: 9781163790830
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"