"Aurora Floyd, Vol. 1" by M. E. Braddon is a sensation novel published in 1863. Aurora Floyd, the spirited daughter of a wealthy banker, harbors a dark secret from her past that threatens her future happiness. When two suitors seek her hand, she must conceal a mysterious fifteen-month disappearance that broke her father's heart. Her eventual marriage brings unexpected danger when a figure from her hidden past arrives—and is soon found murdered, casting suspicion upon Aurora herself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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