"London Pride" is a novel by M.E. Braddon, written before 1896. The story follows the life of Richard Redmayne, a talented artist who is struggling to make a living in London. Richard falls in love with Lucy Worrall, a young woman who is engaged to another man. Despite their love for each other, Richard and Lucy are unable to be together and Richard eventually moves on and marries another woman. However, Richard's life takes a dramatic turn when Lucy's fiancé is found dead and Richard is accused of murder. Is this the truth? Has Richard murdered Lucy's fiance? The story explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal, and also touches on the class and gender issues of Victorian society. Braddon's vivid descriptions of London's streets and society offer a rich historical context for the story. Moreover, "London Pride" is an emotional tale of love, loss, and redemption that will keep readers engaged until the very end.
Mary Elizabeth Brandon was one of the most popular novelist of the Victorian era, born on 4 October 1835, in London. Her mother Fanny White was an Irish lady and father Henry Brandon was a Cornish solicitor. She got education at home as her mother was living in separation from her father. In her early life, she adopted acting as career. Her first novel The Trail of the Serpent was published in 1861. In 1862, she created sensation by writing world fame murder mystery, The Lady Audley's Secret and earned name and fame in literary world. She wrote more than 70 novels and a number of plays. She died on 4 February 1915. Her notable works - The Christmas Hirelings, The Doctor's Wife, The Trail of the Serpent, Lady Audley's Secret, Aurora Floyd, The Cold Embrace, The Golden Calf, The Lawyer's Secret, Run to Earth etc.
