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Immerse yourself in the captivating saga of the Channing family, who navigate the trials and tribulations of life in a small English town during the Victorian era. As Mr. Channing battles illness and poverty, his six children are forced to take on the burdens of work to support their family. Throughout this rich narrative, witness a tapestry of human experience unfold—where a man grapples with his conscience over a theft he believes his brother committed, a woman finds herself engaged to a gentleman far above her social standing, and a host of other intriguing events transpire. Amidst the ...

Lord Mount Severn's country seat, East Lynne, is magnificent – but its owner is penniless and when the noble lord dies suddenly, his daughter is left destitute. To avoid misery and humiliation, Lady Isabel accepts a proposal of marriage from Mr Carlyle, the new owner of the estate. However, she soon finds herself battling with two strong emotions: her jealousy of her husband’s friend Barbara Hare, and her attraction to the handsome Captain Levison.