Run to Earth, by the Author of 'Lady Audley's Secret'

Run To Earth, By The Author Of 'Lady Audley's Secret' by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. In this Victorian sensation novel, Captain Oswald Eversleigh's heir, Reginald, and a tragic cast of characters unfold a melodramatic tale of love, betrayal, and inheritance. The plot centers on the street-ballad singer Honoria Milford, rescued by Sir Oswald Eversleigh, who bestows wealth and status upon her, while disinheriting Reginald. Hearts, jealousy, and scheming cronies such as Victor Carrington swirl around Raynham Castle. After Sir Oswald's sudden death by poison and the disappearance and return of his wife, the relationships unravel through manipulation, a counterfeit will, and a dangerous game for a fortune. The novel blends romance, gothic suspense, and courtroom intrigue, exposing the corruption of social climbing and the costs of passion.