The Intervening Lady is a novel written by Edgar Jepson and first published in 1914. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young man named Francis Markrute, who is a wealthy and successful businessman. Francis is engaged to a woman named Lady Mary, but their relationship is strained due to his cold and distant demeanor.Things take a turn when a new woman enters Francis's life, a mysterious and alluring lady named Madame Selarne. She is different from any woman Francis has ever met, and he finds himself drawn to her despite his engagement to Lady Mary. Madame Selarne seems to have a strange power over Francis, and he becomes increasingly obsessed with her.As Francis's relationship with Madame Selarne deepens, Lady Mary becomes increasingly suspicious and jealous. She hires a private detective to investigate Madame Selarne and uncover her secrets. The detective's investigation uncovers a web of deceit and scandal, and Francis is forced to confront the truth about Madame Selarne and his own feelings for her.The Intervening Lady is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and the consequences of our actions. It explores the complex relationships between men and women, and the power of attraction and desire.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.