<p>In 'A Valiant Ignorance,' Victorian Romance deftly explores the dynamics of family secrets and the inheritance of character through a blend of psychological insight and social commentary, wrapped in the compelling setting of European high society. The narrative, rich in its depiction of 19th-century mannerisms and speech, unfolds the tragic tale of William Romayne, whose outward success masked his fraudulent deeds. After Romayne's demise, the ...