Lady Maudes Mania: A Tragedy In High Life (1890)

Lady Maude's Mania: A Tragedy In High Life is a novel written by George Manville Fenn and published in 1890. The story revolves around the character of Lady Maude, who is a wealthy and beautiful woman living in high society. However, she is also plagued by a psychological disorder that causes her to have intense and unpredictable mood swings.As the story progresses, Lady Maude's condition worsens and she becomes increasingly isolated from her friends and family. Her husband, Lord Blandamer, is unable to help her and eventually turns to other women for comfort. Meanwhile, Lady Maude's brother, Captain Lester, tries to find a cure for her condition but is unsuccessful.The novel explores themes of mental illness, social class, and gender roles in Victorian society. It also delves into the complexities of marriage and the consequences of neglecting one's spouse.Overall, Lady Maude's Mania: A Tragedy In High Life is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Victorian elite and the struggles they faced.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.