Marmaduke Herbert, or the Fatal Error: Founded on Fact (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Marguerite Blessington

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483554472 ISBN 13: 9780483554474

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

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.

What you’ll experience:

• 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483554472
• ISBN 13: 9780483554474
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 153