Madeline Clare V1: Or The Important Secret is a novel written by Mayne Colburn and published in 1856. The story revolves around the titular character, Madeline Clare, who is a young and beautiful woman living in England during the 19th century. Madeline is engaged to be married to a wealthy man named Lord Montague, but she harbors a dark secret that threatens to destroy her happiness.As the story unfolds, Madeline's secret is revealed to be that she is actually the daughter of a notorious criminal who was executed for his crimes. This revelation causes a scandal in the upper-class society in which Madeline and Lord Montague move, and threatens to ruin their engagement and Madeline's reputation.Throughout the novel, Madeline struggles to keep her secret hidden while also navigating the complex social hierarchy of her time. She is aided by a cast of supporting characters, including her loyal maid and a kind-hearted doctor who becomes her confidant.Madeline Clare V1: Or The Important Secret is a gripping tale of love, secrets, and scandal set in a fascinating historical period. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romantic dramas.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.