Archibald Malmaison

Archibald Malmaison is a novel written by Julian Hawthorne, the son of the famous American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book tells the story of Archibald Malmaison, a wealthy and powerful man who is haunted by a dark secret from his past. Malmaison is a complex character, and the novel explores his inner turmoil as he struggles to keep his past hidden while maintaining his position in society.The story takes place in the late 19th century in New York City, a time of great social and economic change. Malmaison is a member of the city's elite, but his past threatens to destroy everything he has worked for. As the novel progresses, Malmaison becomes increasingly paranoid and desperate, leading to a dramatic and tragic conclusion.Hawthorne's writing is characterized by its psychological depth and its exploration of the darker aspects of human nature. Archibald Malmaison is no exception, and the novel is a gripping and thought-provoking read. It is a tale of power, corruption, and the consequences of our actions, and it remains a classic of American literature to this day.After the catastrophe, Mr. Pennroyal caused a handsome iron railing to be erected round the scene of it. This act caused it to be said that he might have done it before. Did he expect his future wives to go the road of the first one? And was it not criminal negligence in him to have suffered her to escape from her attendants? How could such a thing have happened? Did Mr. Pennroyal consider that people might say that the death of his wife was no loss to him, but the contrary?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.