Clara Vaughan (1872)

Clara Vaughan is a novel written by Richard Doddridge Blackmore and published in 1872. The story is set in the mid-19th century in rural England and follows the life of the titular character, Clara Vaughan, from her childhood to adulthood. Clara is an orphan who is raised by her uncle, a wealthy landowner who is also a magistrate. She grows up to be a beautiful and intelligent young woman, but her life takes a dramatic turn when her uncle is murdered and she becomes the prime suspect. The novel is a mystery that revolves around the murder of Clara's uncle and the subsequent investigation. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and justice, as Clara tries to clear her name and find the real killer. Along the way, she must navigate a complex web of family secrets and political intrigue, all while dealing with the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated society.Written in Blackmore's signature style, Clara Vaughan is a vivid and engaging novel that captures the essence of Victorian England. It is a timeless tale of love and loss, crime and punishment, and the enduring power of the human spirit.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.