This novel tells the story of Ralph Mainwaring, a young man who must overcome a dark secret in his past in order to win the hand of his beloved. Set in Victorian London, An Embarrassing Orphan blends elements of romance, intrigue, and social commentary to create a riveting tale of love and redemption. Fans of classic Victorian literature will find much to enjoy in this engaging novel. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.