Ernest Maltravers — Volume 04

"Ernest Maltravers — Volume 04" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written in the mid-19th century, known for its intricate plot and character-driven narrative. The book delves into themes of love, suffering, and moral complexities, exploring the trials of its characters in a society fraught with challenges. Central to the story are Alice Darvil, a tragic figure torn from her peaceful life, and Maltravers, who navigates the nuances of his emotions and ambitions in the wake of Alice's plight. The opening portion of the novel introduces Alice Darvil's harrowing experience as she attempts to reconcile her painful past with her current predicament. Captured by her father and deprived of her freedom, Alice finds herself on a journey shadowed by despair and fear. As her father engages in sordid conversations about her fate, Alice grapples with the loss of her former life and the suffocating reality of her situation. We witness her moment of awakening and the flickering hope for escape, leading to the introduction of a complex interplay of love, obligation, and the struggle for survival as she seeks to protect herself and the child she carries. The beginning sets the tone for a story rich in emotional depth and moral ambiguity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton,, was an English writer and politician. He served as a Whig member of Parliament from 1831 to 1841 and a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. He was Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859, choosing Richard Clement Moody as founder of British Columbia. He was created Baron Lytton of Knebworth in 1866.