That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1

That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1, published in 1888 by Frances Eleanor Trollope, is a novel that explores the repercussions of social class and personal choices in Victorian England. The story follows Augustus Cheffington, whose ill-fated marriage to Susan Dobbs leads to familial disdain and a tarnished legacy. After Susan's death, Augustus struggles with his responsibilities as a father to his daughter, May, navigating the complexities of their social standing and the expectations placed upon them. The narrative highlights themes of social class, family dynamics, and the consequences of decisions made in haste.