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Marmaduke Herbert; or The Fatal Error—a gripping tale built from real events that tests a man’s courage, conscience, and hope.
A riveting 19th‑century novel of guilt, secrecy, and the fight to escape a shadow that could ruin a life. Set in a world of bright promises and dark temptations, it follows a man who must balance truth, love, and the threat of a ruthless extortionist who controls his fate.
From a private chamber of sorrow to the twisting streets of a reactionary era, the narrative threads fear, memory, and justice into a tense meditation on what it means to be innocent when fear and coercion loom large. The book blends intense interiority with a suspenseful plot, asking how far a person should go to protect a family when the truth seems to seal their doom.
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- Psychological depth as a man confronts a long-held secret and the consequences of concealment.
- A dangerous antagonist who uses pressure and deception to pry the truth from him.
- A story of loyalty, guilt, and the fragile line between self‑preservation and moral duty.
- A vivid, era-rich backdrop that enhances mood, pressure, and the stakes of every decision.
Ideal for readers who enjoy gothic suspense, psychological drama, and classic 19th‑century storytelling.
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Marmaduke Herbert, or the Fatal Error: Founded on Fact (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a Victorian melodrama that follows Marmaduke Herbert, a young man whose intelligence and sensitivity are his curse in a world he finds morally reprehensible. Despite being orphaned and raised by a misanthropic guardian, Marmaduke remains optimistic, believing in the essential goodness of humanity. However, his experiences at a boarding school, where he is ostracized and bullied, begin to erode his faith in others. As he navigates college and society, he struggles to reconcile his idealism with the harsh realities of the world around him. Haunted by a fatal error, Marmaduke's descent into despair is mirrored in the disintegration of his personal relationships and mental health. Through its exploration of themes such as suspicion, mistrust, and the search for meaning in an unforgiving world, this book provides a cautionary tale about the corrosive effects of moral isolation and offers a poignant reflection on the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243311804_0
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Marmaduke Herbert, or the Fatal Error Founded on Fact Classic Reprint
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