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By: May Agnes Fleming (1840-1880)
The Midnight Queen is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue set in the Victorian era. The story follows a young woman named Maud, who is thrust into a world of secrets and deception when she becomes embroiled in a web of lies spun by the enigmatic Lady Estelle. As the plot unfolds, Maud finds herself torn between her loyalty to Lady Estelle and her growing feelings for the dashing Lord Darcy.
May Agnes Fleming’s richly detailed prose brings the era to life, with vivid descriptions of lavish ballrooms, stately manor houses, and dark, shadowy alleyways. The characters are well-drawn and complex, each with their own motivations and secrets. The plot is filled with twists and turns, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat until the very last page.
Overall, The Midnight Queen is a compelling and addictive read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance. May Agnes Fleming’s skillful storytelling and deft characterizations make this a novel not to be missed.
Book Description:
May Agnes Fleming is renowned as Canada’s first best-selling novelist. She wrote 42 novels, many of which have only been published posthumely.
The Midnight Queen is set in London, in the year of the plague 1665. Sir Norman Kingsley visits the soothsayer “La Masque” who shows him the vision of a beautiful young lady. Falling madly in love with her, he is astonished to find her only a short time later and saves her from being buried alive. He takes her home to care for her, but while he fetches a doctor, she disappears. Sir Kingsley and his friend Ormistan embark on an adventure to solve the mystery of the young lady – will they ever find her again?
