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 · 66,195 words
First lines
SCENE. -- The bar of the Hotel of All Nations, Thursday Island. Time, 9.35, one hot evening towards the end of summer. The room contains about twenty men, in various stages of undress; an atmosphere like the furnace doors of Sheol; two tatterdemalions lolling, apart from the rest, at the end of a long counter; a babel of voices, with the thunder of the surf, on the beach outside, over all.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Guy Boothby
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 66,195 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 1,478 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot centers around thrilling and adventurous events, with a focus on exploration and action.
- Romance — The narrative includes romantic elements and relationships that are central to the story.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context are influenced by historical events and periods, providing a backdrop for the story.
- Drama — The book contains dramatic elements, focusing on emotional and relational conflicts.
Tags
Romance · Mystery · Thriller · Adventure · Historical Fiction · Victorian Era · Society Drama · Social Commentary · Class Issues · Love Story · Forbidden Love · Secrets and Lies
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