Miss Arnott's Marriage

Miss Arnott's Marriage is one of the much under-rated Richard Marsh's long stories. The plot revolves around the events which occur after Violet Arnott's husband, Bob Champion (not the Grand National winner, obviously!)  is sent to prison.  Violet decides to revert to her maiden name and forget about her wayward spouse.  Initially, her task seems to be made easier as she comes into a large sum of money.  She quickly leaves London and her troubles behind her and takes up residence at Exley Park.  At Exley, she attracts the romantic attention of Hugh Morice who owns the adjoining estate.  Mr Morice's suit is met largely with scorn by Miss Arnott but events will eventually change that...