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Fenton's Quest

Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Publisher: Interactive Media

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Fenton’s Quest is a Victorian novel of love, mystery, and moral resolve. Gilbert Fenton, an Australian merchant visiting the quiet village of Lidford, is captivated by Marian Nowell, the adopted niece of Captain Sedgewick. Drawn into her guarded world, Gilbert’s pursuit of love becomes a quest marked by hidden origins, social barriers, and personal sacrifice. Braddon blends romance and suspense to explore devotion, perseverance, and the truths that shape destiny.
Available since: 02/05/2026.
Print length: 476 pages.

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