A Mere Chance: A Novel. Vol. 3

"A Mere Chance: A Novel. Vol. 3" by Ada Cambridge is a romance novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex emotional entanglements of Rachel, who struggles with the implications of her marriage to Mr. Kingston amidst lingering feelings for her former fiancé, Roden Dalrymple. As the narrative unfolds, themes of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations come to the forefront, as Rachel navigates her tumultuous feelings toward both her husband and the man she never truly forgot." "The opening of the novel sets the stage about a month after Rachel’s engagement to Mr. Kingston is revived. It depicts her inner turmoil and despondency as she prepares for her impending marriage, highlighting her conflicted emotions and the societal pressures surrounding her. As Rachel grapples with feelings of despair and isolation, Mr. Kingston unexpectedly visits, offering her a sliver of comfort, which ultimately leads her to accept his proposal. The narrative establishes a backdrop of tension as Rachel’s unresolved feelings for Roden and the expectations of her new life weigh heavily on her, foreshadowing the emotional complexities that will ensue as the story progresses." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Ada Cambridge, later known as Ada Cross, was an English-born Australian writer. She wrote more than 25 works of fiction, three volumes of poetry and two autobiographical works. Many of her novels were serialised in Australian newspapers but never published in book form. While she was known to friends and family by her married name, Ada Cross, her newspaper readers knew her as A.C. She later reverted to her maiden name, Ada Cambridge, and that is how she is known today.