Violet Davenant

Violet Davenant: Or The Blood-Marked Hand! is a novel written by Bayle St. John and originally published in 1859. The story revolves around the titular character, Violet Davenant, who is born with a mysterious mark on her hand that is said to be the sign of a curse. Despite this, Violet grows up to be a beautiful and intelligent young woman, but her life is plagued by tragedy and misfortune. As a child, Violet is orphaned and sent to live with her cruel and abusive uncle, who mistreats her and tries to marry her off to a wealthy but unscrupulous suitor. After escaping from her uncle's clutches, Violet becomes a governess and falls in love with a young artist named Claude, who is also haunted by a dark secret from his past. Together, Violet and Claude embark on a journey to uncover the truth about their respective curses and the mysterious forces that seem to be working against them. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a gypsy fortune-teller, a reclusive scholar, and a vengeful rival who will stop at nothing to destroy them. Violet Davenant: Or The Blood-Marked Hand! is a gripping and suspenseful tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Victorian England. With its vivid descriptions of the era's customs, landscapes, and social hierarchies, it offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, while also exploring universal themes of identity, destiny, and free will.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.