Kept In The Dark A Novel (1891)

Kept In The Dark is a novel written by Anthony Trollope and was first published in 1891. The story revolves around a woman named Cecilia Holt, who is married to a man named Sir Francis Geraldine. The couple has been married for several years, and Cecilia has always been content with her life. However, when Sir Francis suddenly becomes ill and dies, Cecilia discovers that her husband had a secret life that he kept hidden from her.As Cecilia tries to uncover the truth about her husband's past, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal. She discovers that Sir Francis had a mistress and an illegitimate child, and that he had been living a double life for many years. Cecilia is devastated by these revelations and struggles to come to terms with the fact that she never really knew her husband.Throughout the novel, Trollope explores themes of love, marriage, and betrayal. He portrays Cecilia as a strong and independent woman who is determined to uncover the truth about her husband's past, even if it means confronting uncomfortable truths about herself and her marriage. The novel also delves into the social norms and expectations of Victorian society, and how these expectations can lead to secrets and deception.Overall, Kept In The Dark is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that examines the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of keeping secrets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.