Her Mother's Darling Volume 1 is a novel written by Charlotte Eliza L. Riddell in 1877. The story follows the life of a young girl named Lucy Tempest, who is raised by her mother, a wealthy and influential woman in London society. Lucy is her mother's darling, and she grows up sheltered and pampered, with little understanding of the world beyond her privileged existence.As Lucy grows older, she begins to realize that her mother's love for her is not as unconditional as she once thought. She discovers that her mother has been keeping secrets from her, and that her life is not as perfect as it seems. Lucy must navigate the treacherous waters of London society, where gossip and scandal can ruin reputations and destroy lives.With the help of her loyal friends and a handsome young man named Arthur, Lucy sets out to uncover the truth about her mother's past and the secrets that she has been hiding. Along the way, she discovers that love and loyalty are more important than wealth and status, and that true happiness can only be found by following one's heart.Her Mother's Darling Volume 1 is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Victorian England. It is a timeless story that will captivate readers of all ages and leave them eagerly anticipating the next installment in this exciting series.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.