What happens in Maude Clare?

Answer 1

From my understanding, Maude Clare has sex with the Lord and then he marries Nell instead but he still has feelings for Maude Clare, and Nell knows this.

The poem has 3 different narrators, and three different points of view in the poem.

Answer 2

"Maude Clare" is a poem by Christina Rossetti that tells the story of a jilted lover, Maude Clare, who interrupts a wedding between her former lover and her cousin, Nell. Maude Clare reveals her past relationship with the groom, making a dramatic statement about enduring love and loyalty. The poem explores themes of betrayal, jealousy, and the complexities of love.