A tense tale of duty, desire, and danger unfolds at Gaythorne Hall, where loyalty and love clash with rumor and revenge.
In this sweeping Victorian novel, a resilient château and its powerful inhabitants are tested by murder, class tensions, and shifting loyalties. The story follows Edith Wharton, a young woman navigating social expectations, family ties, and the advances of a possible suitor, all while a violent act casts a shadow over the estate. Across intimate rooms and grand halls, characters weigh duty against personal happiness as motives and secrets begin to surface.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a thrilling tale set in a time of great turmoil and sweeping social change. Amidst the violent clashes of the 1830s between landowners and the poverty-stricken masses, a murder casts a shadow over the lives of an aristocratic family. As the story unfolds, the complexities of the era are laid bareâ"the opposition to reform, the plight of the poor, and the growing demands for justice. Through the eyes of the main protagonist, the reader gains a deep understanding of the historical context and the profound impact of the era's events on individuals and society as a whole. The richness of detail and the author's skillful storytelling bring the period vividly to life, making this book an engrossing and enlightening read for anyone interested in history and the ongoing struggle for social justice. 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 9781333572020_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-9781333572020
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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-9781333572020
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 326 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.68 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1333572026
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