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The Martyrdom of Madeline V1 is a novel written by Robert Buchanan in 1882. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Madeline who is forced to marry a man she does not love. The novel is set in the Victorian era and explores the themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations.Madeline is a strong-willed woman who refuses to conform to the expectations of her family and society. She falls in love with a man named Geoffrey, but her family disapproves of the match because he is not of the same social class as Madeline. Despite their objections, Madeline and Geoffrey plan to elope.However, their plans are thwarted when Madeline's father arranges for her to marry a wealthy man named Lord Leybourne. Madeline is torn between her love for Geoffrey and her duty to her family. She ultimately marries Lord Leybourne, but the marriage is unhappy and abusive.The novel follows Madeline's struggles as she tries to navigate her unhappy marriage and her forbidden love for Geoffrey. The story is filled with drama, intrigue, and unexpected twists and turns. It is a compelling tale of love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of Victorian society.Overall, The Martyrdom of Madeline V1 is a gripping novel that explores the complexities of love and marriage in the Victorian era. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.In Three Volumes.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.