A Life's Secret: A Novel (1862) is a novel by Mrs. Henry Wood.
Written towards the beginning of her career as a leading English
novelist of the Victorian era, A Life's Secret: A Novel is a
sweeping exploration of class, society, and the dangers of keeping
secrets. Blending several literary genres, including mystery and
romance, Wood's novel is a masterful and underappreciated work of
fiction that remains essential nearly two centuries after it was
published Orphaned at a young age, Austin Clay has found success
working for his uncle, a builder. When his uncle dies unexpectedly,
the young man moves to London, where he hopes to make a name for
himself despite his limited upbringing. There, he meets the young
Florence, a twelve-year-old girl whose uncle Clay rescues from a
near-deadly accident. As the years go by, Austin and Florence
develop a budding romance, but are unable to marry without the
approval of her uncle, Mr. Hunter. Meanwhile, Hunter is forced to
defend himself from the blackmail of Miss Gwinn, who threatens to
reveal his darkest secret and to derail his successful business.
The story unfolds as a moving portrait of the burgeoning labor
movement, the complexities of class in Victorian England, and the
threat posed to religious values by an expanding industrial world.
A Life's Secret: A Novel is a sweeping tale of two men tied by fate
whose divergent backgrounds clash while bringing them together in
the end. Hopeful in the face of poverty and hardship, Wood relies
on her traditional ideals to critique and examine life in
nineteenth century England, crafting compelling characters and
complex plots to do so. While not her most popular work, A Life's
Secret: A Novel is a work of its time that remains relevant in our
own. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Mrs. Henry Wood's A Life's Secret: A
Novel is a classic work of English literature reimagined for modern
readers.
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