Richard Marsh

Miss Arnott's Marriage Richard Marsh

A man is sentenced to 12 months of forced labour. His wife, who a year ago married, without knowing his true character has led a miserable life, since she got married. For the year he must spend in prison, she decides to go back to her maiden name and hide. She inherits a great fortune from her uncle, and immediately moves to the family home in the country to distance herself from her husband. The woman hires a partner to keep up appearances, and thus avoid the inquisitorial gossip of her neighbours...