The Marriage of Esther
A young woman's marriage to a wealthy and influential man is revealed to be a ruse, with the husband using his position to further his own interests and exploit those around him. The story explores themes of power, corruption, and social class in late Victorian England.
By Guy Boothby · First published 1904 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction · 12 chapters
Contents
- Two Men -- a Fight -- and a Series of Calamitous Circumstances
- A Woman -- a Recovery -- Transformations and Two Resolves
- The World, the Flesh, and the Devil
- Destiny -- an Accident -- and a Betrothal
- A Wedding -- a Conversation -- and an Episode
- A Temptation -- a Fall -- and a Series of Emotions
- Satisfaction -- Dissatisfaction -- and a Contemplated Arrival
- A Vision and a Reality
- Happiness -- Unhappiness -- and a Man of the World
- Delirium -- a Recognition -- a Departure and a Return
- Battle and Murder
- Conclusion and Epilogue
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