Lodore, Vol. 2 (of 3)

"Lodore, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a novel written in the early 19th century. This volume continues the story revolving around the lives of various characters, primarily focusing on Ethel and her interactions with Edward Villiers, alongside the looming shadow of Lady Lodore, Ethel's estranged mother. The themes of loss, the nature of love, and the consequences of societal expectations are prominent as Ethel navigates her emerging feelings and the complexities of her family ties. At the start of this volume, Ethel is depicted as recovering from her father's recent death, finding solace in the presence of Edward Villiers, who brightens her otherwise gloomy existence with his vivacity and kindness. Their relationship develops through shared experiences, including a visit to Eton, which stirs Ethel's memories of her father. However, tensions regarding Lady Lodore, who is perceived as a harmful presence in Ethel’s life, surface through conversations with her aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzhenry, adding layers of conflict and intrigue. As the characters grapple with their emotional connections and past grievances, the opening sets the stage for deeper explorations of identity and familial bonds that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin and her mother was the philosopher and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft.