A Tale of the Times, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mrs. Jane West

9780332180083: A Tale of the Times, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332180085 ISBN 13: 9780332180083

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A sharp, morally aware tale from the late 18th century that questions virtue, society, and desire.

In this early three-volume novel, Mrs. Prudentia narrates a journey through fashionable circles, family ties, and pressing questions of character. The story blends social satire with a serious look at marriage, reputation, and duty, set against a backdrop of courtly manners and private strife. Expect vivid portraits, pointed observations, and a moral thread that invites readers to weigh intention against outcome.

The bookCarefully traces the ambitions and affections of a circle of relatives and friends as they navigate love, loyalty, and the tensions between public propriety and private happiness. It mixes dialogue, situation, and narrator commentary to explore how beliefs shape choices and how personal fate can hinge on social expectations.

Character-driven scenes that illuminate manners and mores of the era
A thoughtful blend of satire, sentiment, and moral inquiry
Dramatic situations built around family duty, friendship, and romantic possibility
A narrator who foregrounds intent and consequence in a world of social constraint

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction that pairs wit with moral reflection and a keen eye for social dynamics.

A TALE OF THE TIMES

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