The protagonist of this novel loses all her beauty after contracting a devastating illness, causing Mr. Guppy to withdraw his offer of marriage. One character in this novel disguises herself as her servant, Mademoiselle Hortense, to visit the grave of her former lover, who h
The protagonist of this novel loses all her beauty after contracting a devastating illness, causing Mr. Guppy to withdraw his offer of marriage. One character in this novel disguises herself as her servant, Mademoiselle Hortense, to visit the grave of her former lover, who had been using the name "Nemo." Raised by Mrs. Barbary, the protagonist of this novel learns that she is the illegitimate daughter of Lady (*) Dedlock and Captain Hawdon. One subplot of this novel sees Richard and Ada get married and fight for their inheritance in the case of Jarndyce v. Jarndyce, which has clogged up the court of Chancery for years. For 10 points, name this novel about Esther Summerson, written by Charles Dickens.
The protagonist of this novel loses all her beauty after contracting a devastating illness, causing Mr. Guppy to withdraw his offer of marriage.
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