Mrs Henry Wood — East Lynne

London, Macmillan and Co, 1902. Leather. This sensation novel of the Victorian era presents an elaborate plot, centring on infidelity and double identities. Evolutionary for its time of publication East Lynne "highlights the shortfalls inherent to bourgeois masculinity." And it is argued that the novel simultaneously upholds and undermines middle-class values. Mrs [Ellen] Henry Wood wrote over 30 novels, many of which enjoyed remarkable popularity. In morocco binding with gilt lettering to the front board. Externally, sound with shelfwear to the head and tail of spine. Internally, generally firmly bound although slightly strained in places. Clean pages throughout with slight browning to the edges. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .