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A Modern Man follows a polished, restless barrister as he weighs success, status, and the price of charm in late‑Victorian society. In a fashionable club, a man looks inward to measure his life, his ambitions, and the quiet costs of his choices. The story sketches a web of social puzzles, longing, and moral tension through sharp, intimate scenes.
The narrative offers a penetrating portrait of a man who has made gains by his own boldness, and who must face the personal costs of his ambitions. It explores how public success can mask private unease, and how love, loyalty, and deception intertwine in a world of wealth and privilege.
- Spend time with a confident, calculating protagonist as he navigates class, reputation, and desire.
- Experience vivid social scenes at clubs, gatherings, and intimate rooms that reveal character and motive.
- See how personal choices clash with expectations of duty, family, and love.
- Follow the emotional tension as relationships test loyalties and reveal hidden regrets.
Ideal for readers of historical fiction and mid‑late 19th–century social dramas who enjoy character studies and atmosphere.
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A Modern Man (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a revealing portrait of a man standing at the precipice of a great success. He is a barrister, on the cusp of becoming a judge, and at the pinnacle of his profession. He can look back on a life of calculated risk and the careful application of ambition that has brought him to this point. He looks forward to a life of financial security, wedded to the daughter of an acclaimed legal professional, armed with the social advantages this will bring. His journey is thoughtful, introspective, and calculated, and the author explores in depth the complex interplay of emotion, ambition, and circumstance that shape his life. This is a thoughtful and revealing exploration of the complexities of a driven and successful man and the human toll of a life focused so resolutely on achievement. 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 9781331387121_0
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A Modern Man Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331387121
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A Modern Man Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331387121
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