Aurora Floyd

Set in 1863, this novel features Aurora Floyd, a heroine with a troubled past who has fled to England from France. As she navigates her new life, she captures the affections of two men: the persistent John Mellish and the initially rejected Talbot Bulstrode, who eventually marries another. As Aurora and Mellish's relationship develops, her concealed secret threatens to unravel their happiness, leading to tension and suspicion. The story explores themes of love, guilt, and the complexities of personal history.