Cruel Fortune, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Clayton, Ellen C.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331443059 ISBN 13 : 9781331443056

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Hook line: A daring rescue on a busy London street pulls two street musicians into a web of fortune, loyalty, and high society intrigue in Cruel Fortune.

Set among bustling streets and shadowed rooms of Victorian London, this drama follows two vastly different street performers. Raymond, a poised harpist, and his impulsive companion, Farley the cornet-player, become overnight heroes after saving a child from a runaway carriage. Their act of bravery brings a generous aristocrat into their orbit and foreshadows a complex path of gratitude, obligation, and ambition.

As the tale unfolds, the world of high birth and social theater collides with the grit of urban life. A guardian-like earl offers help to the brave musician, while a powerful circle of friends and rivals tests loyalty, love, and the true meaning of fortune. The book blends intimate moments with larger scenes of nightlife, travel, and family duty, painting a vivid portrait of ambition, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness.

• Experience the stark contrast between poverty and privilege through the lives of two performers and the people they touch.


• Follow a dramatic sequence of events sparked by a dangerous street accident and a life-changing act of bravery.


• Meet aristocrats and ordinary folks whose choices shape the futures of the main characters.


• Explore themes of generosity, obligation, and how “fortune” can be both a gift and a test.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with vivid settings, character-driven suspense, and evolving relationships amid social change.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331443059
• ISBN 13: 9781331443056
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 321
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