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Witty social satire about love, power, and the price of appearances
In a glittering drawing-room world, a sharp-witted widow, Jacobina Livingstone, uses charm and voice to shape the conversations and fortunes around her. As her circle carves out their lives among London’s upper crust, the book tracks longing, pride, and sly maneuvering with a cool, observant eye. This edition invites readers to follow a web of alliances, rivalries, and quiet ambitions that pulse beneath the surface of polite society.
In a handful of vivid scenes, the narrative explores how rumors, money, and social surplus influence choices. The story balances humor with a keen sense of character, showing how even the most polished appearances can hide complex motives. It invites reflection on what people will sacrifice to preserve status, and what they reveal when the masks drop.- A vivid portrait of a fashionable world where reputation and flirtation matter as much as fortune.
- Witty, finely tuned dialogue that reveals characters’ true natures through conversation and undercurrents.
- A study of power dynamics, jealousy, and the delicate balance between public image and private motive.
- A premise that sets a quiet, human tension against bright social color, with a watchful, morally pointed narrator.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the lives of three characters: Lady Jacobina, Daniel Paley-Hyde, and Jocelyn Gervalle. Lady Jacobina is a widowed society woman known for her sharp wit and self-absorbed nature. Daniel Paley-Hyde is a man of science who struggles with cynicism and a longing for a more meaningful life. Jocelyn Gervalle is a young woman who has just lost her father and is sent to live with her grandfather, an eccentric professor. The three characters' lives become intertwined as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and the search for purpose. The author explores themes of self-sacrifice, the nature of happiness, and the power of human connection. Ultimately, this book offers a poignant and thought-provoking meditation on the human condition, revealing the fragility and resilience of our hearts in the face of life's challenges. 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 # 9781330840146_0
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