Falkner

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The story centers on Elizabeth Raby, an orphan raised by the domineering Rupert Falkner, whom she once saved from suicide. As she grows, Elizabeth embodies virtue but finds herself in a complex love triangle with Gerald Neville, the son of Falkner's past victim. When Falkner is acquitted of the murder, Elizabeth's strong moral compass helps reconcile the two men, leading them to a harmonious domestic life together. The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and the impact of a father's influence on a daughter's life choices.