A witty and shadowy Victorian tale of love, loyalty, and unreliable rumors that keeps you turning the pages.
In a world of drawn curtains and social cleverness, a young man navigates friendship, flirtation, and a web of mistaken loyalties. The story moves through bustling London streets and drawing rooms, where a chance meeting, a crowded lodge, and a handful of sharp tongues spark a cascade of misunderstandings and hidden motives.
Alongside a cast of memorable characters—a bibliomaniac bookseller, a gallant lieutenant, and a doctor with opinions on marriage—the humor, intrigue, and social satire unfold with brisk dialogue and lively misdirection. The narrative builds toward revelations that test trust and puncture vanity, all while keeping the mood nimble and entertaining.
Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven historical fiction grounded in social wit.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an engaging insight into the extravagant and whimsical life of Gilbert Gurney, a young aristocrat navigating the vibrant cultural scene of early 19th-century London. The author, a contemporary social commentator known for his keen observations of the upper strata, paints a vivid picture of the era's lavish balls, art exhibitions, and raucous gatherings. Through Gurney's interactions with artists, writers, and notorious figures like Beau Brummell, the book explores themes of societal change, the pursuit of pleasure, and the delicate balance between love, ambition, and personal freedom. With its rich cast of characters and lively anecdotes, this delightful read provides a captivating glimpse into a bygone world of eccentricity, artistic fervor, and the excesses of Regency England. 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 9781331206644_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331206644
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331206644
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 338 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25903763/1
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