East Lynne Chapter 2 - The Broken Cross

The Mrs. Henry Wood Library · Jul 2, 2026 · 19m

In which Lady Isabel Vane visits her austere grandmother, Mrs. Levison, where a delicate domestic scene is punctuated by the accidental breaking of a cherished cross that her late mother gave her, and the company of the charming yet untrustworthy Captain Levison introduces a subtle tension to the evening. The young lady’s innocence and gentle nature contrast markedly with the cynicism and stratagems of those around her, as whispered warnings and whispered observations hint at the vicissitudes awaiting her in the wide world beyond.