This Victorian melodrama delves into the double lives of the upper class in Victorian society, peeling back the curtain on the struggles and secrets lurking behind their opulent facades. At the heart of the story is a talented young artist, Horace Bentley, who unwittingly becomes entangled in a web of deceit when his play is picked up for production. As he navigates the treacherous waters of the London theatre scene, he finds himself drawn to the alluring but enigmatic actress Julia Mellington. Meanwhile, his wife Priscilla, harboring suspicions of her husband's infidelity, struggles to reconcile her own dreams with the harsh realities of her situation. The story takes a sinister turn when Horace discovers a hidden connection between Julia and his mysterious benefactor, the wealthy Lord Glenburn. As the lines between truth and illusion blur, Horace must confront the moral complexities of his own actions and the devastating consequences they may bring. Through its rich cast of characters and intricate plot, this book explores the dark underbelly of Victorian society, examining the themes of ambition, betrayal, and the search for identity in a world of secrets and deceptions.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This Victorian melodrama delves into the double lives of the upper class in Victorian society, peeling back the curtain on the struggles and secrets lurking behind their opulent facades. At the heart of the story is a talented young artist, Horace Bentley, who unwittingly becomes entangled in a web of deceit when his play is picked up for production. As he navigates the treacherous waters of the London theatre scene, he finds himself drawn to the alluring but enigmatic actress Julia Mellington. Meanwhile, his wife Priscilla, harboring suspicions of her husband's infidelity, struggles to reconcile her own dreams with the harsh realities of her situation. The story takes a sinister turn when Horace discovers a hidden connection between Julia and his mysterious benefactor, the wealthy Lord Glenburn. As the lines between truth and illusion blur, Horace must confront the moral complexities of his own actions and the devastating consequences they may bring. Through its rich cast of characters and intricate plot, this book explores the dark underbelly of Victorian society, examining the themes of ambition, betrayal, and the search for identity in a world of secrets and deceptions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330077740_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330077740
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 314 pages. 9.06x6.02x0.75 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330077741
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 314 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26017870/1
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