The Houses of Sin (1897) the Houses of Sin (1897) - Couverture souple

O'Sullivan, Vincent Comp

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1163958913 ISBN 13 : 9781163958919

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Houses of Sin is a novel written by Vincent O'Sullivan and first published in 1897. The book is set in London and follows the lives of various characters who are all connected to a series of brothels known as the ""Houses of Sin"". The novel explores themes of morality, corruption, and the darker side of society.The story begins with the introduction of two main characters, a wealthy businessman named Mr. Vickers and a young prostitute named Mary. Vickers becomes infatuated with Mary and begins to frequent the Houses of Sin in order to be with her. As their relationship develops, Vickers becomes increasingly aware of the corruption and immorality that surrounds him.The novel also introduces other characters who are connected to the Houses of Sin, including a doctor who performs illegal abortions, a corrupt police officer, and a young girl who is forced into prostitution. The book follows the lives of these characters as their paths intersect and their secrets are revealed.Throughout the novel, O'Sullivan explores the societal issues of the time, including the exploitation of women and the corruption of those in power. The Houses of Sin is a dark and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the seedy underbelly of Victorian London.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1163958913
• ISBN 13: 9781163958919
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 68
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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