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A vivid tale of high society, hidden motives, and a coastline of scandal in old Middlesex. When a wealthy City magnate buys a noble estate, the clash between old families and new fortune unsettles a world of polished manners and fragile reputations.
Set against a backdrop of grand houses, restless ambition, and restless gossip, this novel follows the sudden arrival of a self-made master and the quiet, calculating figures who watch, warn, and scheme around him. As friendships falter and loyalties shift, characters must decide what they are willing to sacrifice for status, power, and belonging.
- Explore the collision of old lineage and new money in a society of grand estates and private ambitions
- Watch a web of intrigue unfold among aristocrats, merchants, and trusted confidants
- See how reputation and rumor shape choices and loyalties in a world of appearances
- Experience a story that blends social satire with darker, personal confrontations
Ideal for readers who enjoy period dramas, social intrigue, and carefully drawn character dynamics set in a bygone era.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the negative consequences of four types of slavery prevalent in England during the 19th century: the slavery of over-done education, the slavery of over-worked needlewomen, the slavery of intemperance, and the slavery of Romanism. The author, who has devoted her life to educating and helping the young, was inspired to write after witnessing the detrimental impact of these social ills on numerous individuals. The book uses stories to warn against these excessive and harmful practices. The author delves into the dangers of placing undue emphasis on education, highlighting how it can lead to dull and uninspired minds. She argues that overworking needlewomen is exploitative and unjust, reinforcing the idea that women deserve equal treatment and opportunities. The author also condemns intemperance as a destructive force that wreaks havoc on individuals and families, emphasizing the importance of self-control and moderation. Finally, she criticizes Romanism as a harmful institution that oppresses and restricts its followers, arguing for the freedom of religious expression and belief. Overall, this book offers valuable insights into the social issues of its time and serves as a reminder that excessive and oppressive practices can have far-reaching consequences for individuals and society as a whole. 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 9781330714089_0
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Cross Purposes, Vol. 1 of 3 : A Novel (Classic Reprint)
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