The Secret (Hesperus Classics) [Paperback]

Charlotte Bronte (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hesperus Classics | Publication Date: March 1, 2006

A rollicking adventure from the Brontës’ imagined kingdom of Verdopolis, The Secret is a novel of intrigue, duplicity, and all-conquering love. Arthur, the Marquis of Douro, his beautiful wife, Marion, and their infant son lead a happy and carefree existence in the city of Verdopolis—until a chance encounter brings the youthful Marchioness’ childhood governess back into their lives. The meeting proves to be the catalyst for an increasingly tortuous series of events involving blackmail, imposture, and shocking revelations regarding the birth of the young Marchioness. Will the Marquis ever forgive his wife her secret? English novelist Charlotte Brontë is best remembered for her perennially popular novel, Jane Eyre.

Product Details

• Paperback: 123 pages
• Publisher: Hesperus Press (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843911256
• ISBN-13: 978-1843911258
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #860,820 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) was from an English family that produced three novelists: herself, Emily, and Anne. Besides Jane Eyre, other best known works include Shirley and Villette.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Little-Known But Great, May 12, 2008

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This review is from: The Secret (Hesperus Classics) (Paperback)

What can I say? All three Bronte sisters were geniuses. This volume contains a few of Charlotte's little-known works about the imaginary kingdom of Verdopolis. This isn't a fantasy, though. It's pretty much, for her time, realistic fiction set in a made-up place that isn't too unlike the England Charlotte knew. This slim volume includes a wide range of works, from novellas to short stories, and there's even a very short play in there. I highly recommend this not only to devoted Bronte fans, but just readers in general.