The fatal marriage
The Fatal Marriage, also titled Orville Deville, is a melodrama by E. D. E. N. Southworth, a widely read American novelist of the nineteenth century. Orville Deville, a young man of good family who is solemnly betrothed to the gentle Lady Adelaide, falls under the spell of Lionne, the proud and passionate daughter of an outlaw living in the mountains, and binds himself to her in secret. The question of which woman is truly his wife, and what each will sacrifice or avenge, drives a plot of flights, curses, festivities and confrontations. Southworth writes in a heightened, emotional style, with strong heroines, dialect comedy from servants of the period and sudden reversals of fortune. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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The fatal marriage by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The fatal marriage in the public domain?
Yes. The fatal marriage by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The fatal marriage?
About 9 h 08 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The fatal marriage?
The fatal marriage by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
