Falkner by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a novel from the early 19th century that tells the story of Elizabeth Raby, an orphan, and her complex guardian, John Falkner. After a tragic event leaves Elizabeth without her parents, her life becomes intertwined with Falkner, and the story unfolds around themes of love, loss, guilt, and redemption. Falkner, burdened by guilt from past wrongdoings, strives to protect and care for Elizabeth. The novel begins by depicting Treby, a picturesque village in Cornwall, where Elizabeth mourns the loss of her mother while living as a neglected orphan. The opening chapter vividly describes her surroundings and her profound sorrow, highlighting her emotional bond with her deceased parents. As the story progresses, a stranger named John Falkner, driven by grief and despair, appears through a violent encounter with Elizabeth. Originally intending to end his life, his destiny changes upon meeting her, leading both their lives in a new direction. This novel intricately explores their evolving relationship and Falkner’s inner struggle with his past, presenting a tale marked by both personal anguish and shared sorrow.

CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
CHAPTER XV
CHAPTER XVI
CHAPTER XVII
CHAPTER XVIII
CHAPTER XIX
CHAPTER XX
CHAPTER XXI
CHAPTER XXII
CHAPTER XXIII
CHAPTER XXIV
CHAPTER XXV
CHAPTER XXVI
CHAPTER XXVII
CHAPTER XXVIII
CHAPTER XXIX
CHAPTER XXX
CHAPTER XXXI
CHAPTER XXXII
CHAPTER XXXIII
CHAPTER XXXIV
CHAPTER XXXV
CHAPTER XXXVI
CHAPTER XXXVII
CHAPTER XXXVIII
CHAPTER XXXIX
CHAPTER XL
CHAPTER XLI
CHAPTER XLII
CHAPTER XLIII
CHAPTER XLIV
CHAPTER XLV
CHAPTER XLVI
CHAPTER XLVII
CHAPTER XLVIII
CHAPTER XLIX
CHAPTER L
CHAPTER LI
CHAPTER LII