Broken Blossom Vol. 1

The first of 3 volumes of a novel by Florence Marryat. She was renowned for her association with 19th century spiritualism. The first of 3 volumes of a novel by Florence Marryat. She was renowned for her association with 19th century spiritualism. A Broken Blossom is set in and around the small town of St. Pucelle, it follows Hilda Marsh, her guardian Mr. Lovett, his daughters Tessie and Ange, and the impoverished Baron de Nesselrode as domestic kindness, hidden vices, and romantic entanglements intersect.- Summary by LynneT