Worse Than Death: A Tale is a novel written by Harriet Power in 1864. The story is set in England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary, who is forced to marry a man she does not love. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and societal pressures. Mary's husband, John, is a cruel and abusive man who makes her life miserable. She soon discovers that he is involved in illegal activities and is forced to flee for her life. Along...