A Mere Chance: A Novel. Vol. 2

"A Mere Chance: A Novel. Vol. 2" by Ada Cambridge is a romantic novel written in the late 19th century. This volume follows the character Rachel, who finds herself entangled in complex emotional relationships and societal expectations, particularly regarding her engagement to Mr. Kingston. The narrative explores themes of love, duty, and personal freedom as Rachel grapples with her feelings toward Mr. Dalrymple, a man she is drawn to but cannot pursue openly due to her commitments. The opening of this volume reintroduces Rachel in the aftermath of an emotionally charged encounter at a ball. She is conflicted and anxious, fighting against the constraints of her engagement to Mr. Kingston, whose possessiveness and jealousy surface in their interactions. The atmosphere is tense as Rachel navigates her affections for Mr. Dalrymple, which complicates her feelings about Mr. Kingston. The chapter sets the stage for a burgeoning romance amid societal pressures and personal dilemmas, signaling that Rachel's journey of self-discovery and emotional conflict is only just beginning. (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.