Falkland, Book IV
The novel revolves around the theme of redemption and forgiveness. The protagonist, Ernest Maltravers, has committed a crime in his past and seeks to make amends. He becomes involved with a woman named Falkland, who is also haunted by her own dark secrets. As their relationship deepens, they both struggle to overcome their troubled histories and find redemption.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1834 · Genre: Romance, Gothic, Drama · 11,880 words
First lines
FROM MRS. ST. JOHN TO ERASMUS FALKLAND, ESQ.
At last I can give a more favourable answer to your letters. Emily is now quite out of danger. Since the day you forced yourself, with such a disinterested regard for her health and reputation, into her room, she grew (no thanks to your forbearance) gradually better. I trust that she will be able to see you in a few days. I hope this the more, because she now feels and decides that it will be for the last time. You have, it is true, injured her happiness for life her virtue, thank Heaven, is yet spared; and though you have made her wretched, you will never, I trust, succeed in making her despised.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1834 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Gothic, Drama, Historical Fiction, Tragedy
- Length: 11,880 words
- Structure: 1 section, 93 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — Central focus on romantic relationships and emotional conflicts.
- Gothic — Elements of mystery, dark settings, and psychological depth.
- Drama — Intense character development and interpersonal conflicts.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with attention to historical detail.
Tags
historical fiction · 19th century · British literature · adventure · political intrigue · romance · social commentary · military · colonialism · identity · betrayal · class struggle