This book is a captivating exploration of the harsh realities of Victorian society, as seen through the intertwined lives of several individuals bound by duty and desire. The story unfolds in the evocative setting of a stately mansion, where secrets and forbidden yearnings clash against the rigid social norms of the time. The author delves into the intricacies of love, betrayal, and the inherent cruelty that can lurk beneath a veneer of respectability. Through the personal struggles of its characters, the book provides a powerful commentary on the constraints and injustices faced by women in the Victorian era. Ultimately, it sheds light on the enduring themes of freedom, societal expectations, and the quest for personal fulfillment.
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Ethel M. Dell (1881 - 1939) was a British writer of over 30 popular romance novels and several short stories from 1911 to 1939. Ethel Dell worked on a novel for several years but it was rejected by eight publishers. Finally the publisher T. Fisher Unwin bought the book for their First Novel Library, a series which introduced a writer's first book. This book, entitled The Way of an Eagle, was published in 1911 and by 1915 it had gone through thirty printings.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating exploration of the harsh realities of Victorian society, as seen through the intertwined lives of several individuals bound by duty and desire. The story unfolds in the evocative setting of a stately mansion, where secrets and forbidden yearnings clash against the rigid social norms of the time. The author delves into the intricacies of love, betrayal, and the inherent cruelty that can lurk beneath a veneer of respectability. Through the personal struggles of its characters, the book provides a powerful commentary on the constraints and injustices faced by women in the Victorian era. Ultimately, it sheds light on the enduring themes of freedom, societal expectations, and the quest for personal fulfillment. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780243493821_0
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