At The World's Mercy is a novel written by Florence Warden and originally published in 1884. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young woman named Mabel Dacre who is left destitute after the death of her father. Mabel is forced to take a job as a governess to support herself, but her life takes a dramatic turn when she is accused of a crime she did not commit. With no one to turn to, Mabel must navigate the treacherous waters of Victorian...