The Lovels of Arden Chapter XLII - Caught in a Trap

In which Clarissa Granger, wearied by the emptiness of social duties, arrives at her brother’s Parisian abode only to find herself alone with George Fairfax, whose earnest pleading and revelations lead to a sudden and violent confrontation with her husband, Daniel Granger. The ensuing turmoil draws a bitter line between husband and wife, setting Clarissa upon a desperate course to protect her child amidst the ruin of her once ordered life.