In this episode of Tales Between Bookends, we continue Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s Eleanor’s Victory. Rooted in the elegance and intrigue of Victorian society, this tale blends mystery, romance, and the lingering weight of hidden truths. Join me as I read Chapters 8 and 9, where the narrative deepens—old secrets edge closer to the surface, emotions run high, and Eleanor’s path grows ever more entangled with the forces shaping her fate.