The Unseen Bridgegroomor, Wedded For a Week By: May Agnes Fleming (1840-1880)
The Unseen Bridgeroom or, Wedded For a Week by May Agnes Fleming is a captivating and enthralling novel that transports readers to the intriguing world of 19th-century romance. Set in the lush backdrop of Dublin, Ireland, this story weaves together an enchanting tapestry of love, mystery, and the supernatural. The narrative revolves around the life of Geraldine Desmond, a young and beautiful woman with a tragic past. Struggling to move on from the loss of her beloved father, she finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage to a man she barely knows. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that her new husband is not all that he appears to be. Fleming skillfully combines elements of the Gothic and the romantic to create an atmosphere filled with tension and intrigue. As the plot unfolds, the novel takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, with unexpected twists and turns leaving them at the edge of their seats. One of the strengths of this novel lies in its well-developed and complex characters. Geraldine is portrayed as a strong-willed and resilient woman, determined to reclaim her independence and find true love. The mysterious unseen bridgegroom, shrouded in secrecy, adds an extra layer of suspense and mystery, making the reader eager to uncover the truth behind his hidden identity. Fleming's writing style is elegant and descriptive, painting vivid pictures of the lush Irish countryside and the dimly lit halls of haunted estates. She captures the essence of the era, immersing readers in a world of ballrooms, secret passageways, and clandestine encounters. While some may argue that the novel has moments of predictability, the overall execution and pacing keep readers engaged throughout. The tension between the characters and the dark secrets lurking in the shadows create a sense of anticipation, urging the reader to continue their journey alongside Geraldine. Additionally, The Unseen Bridegroom addresses timeless themes such as love, trust, and the power of inner strength. It explores the concept of true love and the lengths one is willing to go to protect and preserve it. In conclusion, The Unseen Bridegroom or, Wedded For a Week is a captivating and engaging novel that effectively blends elements of romance, mystery, and the supernatural. May Agnes Fleming's masterful storytelling and richly drawn characters will transport readers to a world where love and intrigue intertwine, making it a delightful read for those who enjoy immersing themselves in the atmospheric realms of historical romance. First Page: THE UNSEEN BRIDEGROOM; OR, WEDDED FOR A WEEK BY MAY AGNES FLEMING CHAPTER I. THE WALRAVEN BALL. A dark November afternoon wet, and windy, and wild. The New York streets were at their worst sloppy, slippery, and sodden; the sky lowering over those murky streets one uniform pall of inky gloom. A bad, desolate, blood chilling November afternoon. And yet Mrs. Walraven's ball was to come off to night, and it was rather hard upon Mrs. Walraven that the elements should make a dead set at her after this fashion. The ball was to be one of the most brilliant affairs of the season, and all Fifth Avenue was to be there in its glory. Fifth Avenue was above caring for anything so commonplace as the weather, of course; but still it would have been pleasanter, and only a handsome thing in the clerk of the weather, considering Mrs. Walraven had not given a ball for twenty years before, to have burnished up the sun, and brushed away the clouds, and shut up that icy army of winter winds, and turned out as neat an article of weather as it is possible in the nature of November to turn out. Of course, Mrs. Walraven dwelt on New York's stateliest avenue, in a big brown stone palace that was like a palace in an Eastern story, with its velvet carpets, its arabesques, its filigree work, its chairs, and tables, and sofas touched up and inlaid with gold, and cushioned in silks of gorgeous dyes... Continue reading book >>

The Unseen Bridgegroomor, Wedded For a Week By: May Agnes Fleming (1840-1880)

The Unseen Bridgeroom or, Wedded For a Week by May Agnes Fleming is a captivating and enthralling novel that transports readers to the intriguing world of 19th-century romance. Set in the lush backdrop of Dublin, Ireland, this story weaves together an enchanting tapestry of love, mystery, and the supernatural.

The narrative revolves around the life of Geraldine Desmond, a young and beautiful woman with a tragic past. Struggling to move on from the loss of her beloved father, she finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage to a man she barely knows. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that her new husband is not all that he appears to be.

Fleming skillfully combines elements of the Gothic and the romantic to create an atmosphere filled with tension and intrigue. As the plot unfolds, the novel takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, with unexpected twists and turns leaving them at the edge of their seats.

One of the strengths of this novel lies in its well-developed and complex characters. Geraldine is portrayed as a strong-willed and resilient woman, determined to reclaim her independence and find true love. The mysterious unseen bridgegroom, shrouded in secrecy, adds an extra layer of suspense and mystery, making the reader eager to uncover the truth behind his hidden identity.

Fleming's writing style is elegant and descriptive, painting vivid pictures of the lush Irish countryside and the dimly lit halls of haunted estates. She captures the essence of the era, immersing readers in a world of ballrooms, secret passageways, and clandestine encounters.

While some may argue that the novel has moments of predictability, the overall execution and pacing keep readers engaged throughout. The tension between the characters and the dark secrets lurking in the shadows create a sense of anticipation, urging the reader to continue their journey alongside Geraldine.

Additionally, The Unseen Bridegroom addresses timeless themes such as love, trust, and the power of inner strength. It explores the concept of true love and the lengths one is willing to go to protect and preserve it.

In conclusion, The Unseen Bridegroom or, Wedded For a Week is a captivating and engaging novel that effectively blends elements of romance, mystery, and the supernatural. May Agnes Fleming's masterful storytelling and richly drawn characters will transport readers to a world where love and intrigue intertwine, making it a delightful read for those who enjoy immersing themselves in the atmospheric realms of historical romance.

First Page:

THE UNSEEN BRIDEGROOM;

OR,

WEDDED FOR A WEEK

BY MAY AGNES FLEMING

CHAPTER I.

THE WALRAVEN BALL.

A dark November afternoon wet, and windy, and wild. The New York streets were at their worst sloppy, slippery, and sodden; the sky lowering over those murky streets one uniform pall of inky gloom. A bad, desolate, blood chilling November afternoon.

And yet Mrs. Walraven's ball was to come off to night, and it was rather hard upon Mrs. Walraven that the elements should make a dead set at her after this fashion.

The ball was to be one of the most brilliant affairs of the season, and all Fifth Avenue was to be there in its glory.

Fifth Avenue was above caring for anything so commonplace as the weather, of course; but still it would have been pleasanter, and only a handsome thing in the clerk of the weather, considering Mrs. Walraven had not given a ball for twenty years before, to have burnished up the sun, and brushed away the clouds, and shut up that icy army of winter winds, and turned out as neat an article of weather as it is possible in the nature of November to turn out.

Of course, Mrs. Walraven dwelt on New York's stateliest avenue, in a big brown stone palace that was like a palace in an Eastern story, with its velvet carpets, its arabesques, its filigree work, its chairs, and tables, and sofas touched up and inlaid with gold, and cushioned in silks of gorgeous dyes... Continue reading book >>

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