Hundredth Chance

Hundredth Chance, a prequel to Ethel M. Dell's Charles Rex, was published in the early 20th century. The novel follows Maude Brian, who, devoted to her crippled brother, enters a marriage of convenience to escape her difficult home life after her mother remarries a brutish hotel owner. Her husband, Jake, is secretly in love with her, leading to misunderstandings and emotional turmoil. This romantic drama explores themes of love, sacrifice, and social class.