Yes and No, Vol. 1 of 2: A Tale of the Day (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Constantine Henry Phipps Normanby

9780483980013: Yes and No, Vol. 1 of 2: A Tale of the Day (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483980013 ISBN 13: 9780483980013

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Yes and No, Vol. 1 of 2: A Tale of the Day presents a witty, tightly paced look at manners, trust, and mistaken judgments set in an English country inn.

The opening scenes pair sharp banter with social observation as two travelers collide with a lively cast of hosts and guests.

In this era of ambition and appearance, characters probe loyalty, tell truths with careful flair, and navigate delicate reputations. A chance encounter and a sealed past trigger questions of honor, duty, and the price of secret sins—all unfolding through dialogue, social scenes, and the slow revelations that follow.

Witty, character-driven storytelling that blends humor with moral tension
Bright dialogue and lively scenes set against a late‑eighteenth to early‑nineteenth century backdrop
A portrait of friendships tested by pride, rumor, and shifting loyalties
Period detail and a focus on how appearances influence judgment and choice

Ideal for readers who enjoy robust dialogue, social satire, and the slow unmasking of complex motivations in a historical setting.
Yes and No, Vol. 1 of 2: A Tale of the Day invites you to step into a world where a single moment can tilt alliances and reveal what people are willing to risk for reputation, affection, and truth.

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