Mount Royal: A Novel. Volume 2 of 3

"Mount Royal: A Novel. Volume 2 of 3" by M. E. Braddon is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Angus Hamleigh, who is grappling with his troubled past and the implications of a broken engagement with Christabel Courtenay due to his previous relationships. The themes of love, sacrifice, and personal ethics are woven into the narrative as characters navigate their feelings and relationships against societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Angus Hamleigh as he grapples with both his health and the emotional turmoil caused by a letter from Christabel. Her words convey deep tenderness yet outline her resolve to end their engagement, leading Angus to reflect on his past mistakes and the moral implications of their union. Caught between anguish for a lost love and health concerns that weigh on his future, Angus contemplates his next steps while dealing with a doctor’s grave warning about his condition. As the narrative unfolds, the emotional stakes become higher, revealing the complexities of love and duty in the face of societal judgment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Mary Elizabeth Braddon was an English popular novelist of the Victorian era. She is best known for her 1862 sensation novel Lady Audley's Secret, which has also been dramatised and filmed several times.