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George Gissing

 
9781332798674: The Unclassed, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint): A Novel

Synopsis

< p>A Tangled Tale of Love, Reputation, and Quiet Courage in Victorian London


In the second volume of a sweeping social novel, a striking man named Waymark navigates friendship, desire, and the pull of a refined, independent world. As his circle grows, he is drawn to Maud Enderby, a woman whose inner strength and honesty challenge the norms that many fear to question. The story examines how love can bloom under scrutiny and how characters protect those they trust while facing fragile reputations.


Against the backdrop of museums, galleries, and bustling city life, the narrative unpacks loyalty, ambition, and the price of living true to one’s self. The stakes rise as secrets from the past surface, testing how far truth—when spoken with care—can soften or break the bonds between friends, lovers, and families.



  • Follow Waymark’s evolving relationships and the pull between attraction and principle.

  • Explore how society weighs a woman’s choices and the power of personal integrity.

  • Meet a cast of vivid characters whose lives intersect in love, duty, and aspiration.

  • Witness interiors, social salons, and London streets that frame every decision.


Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction about moral dilemmas, social scrutiny, and the complexities of modern love.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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Biographie de l'auteur

George Robert Gissing (22 November 1857 – 28 December 1903) was an English novelist who published 23 novels between 1880 and 1903. Gissing also worked as a teacher and tutor throughout his life. He published his first novel, Workers in the Dawn, in 1880. His best known novels, which are published in modern editions, include The Nether World (1889), New Grub Street (1891), and The Odd Women (1893).

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