One Thing Needful, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

M. E. Braddon

 
9781331433118: One Thing Needful, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A young girl’s life is upturned in a grand country house, as old rules clash with a new, harsher order.

A tale of duty, social rank, and a child’s quiet resilience unfolds inside a stately manor, where affection and control pull in opposite directions.

In this edition, the drama centers on Stella and the powerful women who govern her world. She moves from a world of learning and imagination to a tightly run household, where every choice can change her future. The castle hums with aristocratic intrigue, social performances, and the pressure to fit a strict place in a very public life.
  • See how power, tradition, and ambition shape one girl’s path
  • Meet a cast of characters—from stern guardians to gleaming guests—at a gilded gathering
  • Observe the contrasts between learning and service in a grand estate
  • Feel the tensions of class, gender, and loyalty that drive the story
Ideal for readers who enjoy Victorian-set melodrama, family secrets, and M. E. Braddon’s deft storytelling.

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9780483976986: One Thing Needful, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0483976989 ISBN 13 :  9780483976986
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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