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Saved from herself : $b or, On the edge of doom
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"Saved from herself; or, On the edge of doom" is a late 19th-century British novel that combines elements of romance, sensation, and social intrigue. The narrative follows Ismay Trelane, a beautiful yet neglected young woman, and her scheming mother Helen as their lives become intertwined with the le Marchant household and the charismatic Miles Cylmer. The plot involves a suspicious death, missing diamonds, and a blackmailer, creating a tense atmosphere of suspicion and danger. The story explores themes of deception, social manipulation, and clandestine motives, set against the backdrop of Victorian society. It features characters who navigate a web of intrigue, with moments of peril and moral complexity.
The novel opens with Ismay’s return from school to her mother's plans to trap Lord Abbotsford into marriage, illustrating her impulsive nature and the manipulative environment she inhabits. The story reflects the conventions of romantic-sensation fiction of its period, blending crime and social scandal with personal relationships. Its plot centres on the characters' attempts to escape or confront the threats surrounding them, illustrating Victorian anxieties about morality and social standing.
The novel opens with Ismay’s return from school to her mother's plans to trap Lord Abbotsford into marriage, illustrating her impulsive nature and the manipulative environment she inhabits. The story reflects the conventions of romantic-sensation fiction of its period, blending crime and social scandal with personal relationships. Its plot centres on the characters' attempts to escape or confront the threats surrounding them, illustrating Victorian anxieties about morality and social standing.
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