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Contrast: A Novel (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

E. S. Villa-Real Gooch

 
9780483795600: Contrast: A Novel (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0483795607 ISBN 13: 9780483795600
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Contrast: A Novel follows a society built on appearances, where wealth, marriage, and status clash with genuine feeling.

In this tale, families maneuver for rank and remainder, while private longing tests loyalty and restraint. Set among elegant houses, restless fortunes, and social rituals, the story watches lovers and rivals navigate favors, gossip, and the edges of convention. The book invites readers to observe how ambition and affection shape choices, with tension unfolding through sharp social observation and intimate moments.

  • Explore a world of alliances, inheritance, and public persona.
  • Follow complex relationships as characters weigh duty against desire.
  • Enjoy period detail, wit, and emotional turnings in a richly drawn setting.
  • Experience a sweeping mix of romance, intrigue, and moral quandaries.
Ideal for readers who savor classic fiction with intricate social games, nuanced romance, and a vivid sense of its era.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0483795607
ISBN 13 
9780483795600
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
164