Absolution (Classic Reprint)

Clara Viebig

ISBN 10: 133155991X / ISBN 13: 9781331559917

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This emotive novel explores the themes of manipulation, betrayal, and vengeance within a suspenseful plotline. Set in 19th-century Poland amidst political and social upheaval, the author creates a vivid and immersive historical backdrop. The narrative revolves around a tormented woman, Mrs. Tiralla, who finds herself trapped in a loveless and oppressive marriage. Her desperation leads her to manipulate her husband into obtaining poison to eliminate a perceived threat, despite the potentially sinister consequences. As events progress, the consequences of her actions cast a dark shadow over her life and the lives of those around her. This book is a compelling and poignant exploration of the lengths to which a person can be driven when their sense of self and agency is compromised. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781331559917_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Absolution (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133155991X
• ISBN 13: 9781331559917
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

In Absolution, a family's secrets unravel amid addiction and vow, binding love and guilt in a tense, atmospheric drama. This edition centers on a Polish manor where faith, fear, and desire collide, forcing characters to face what they owe to each other—and to themselves.

A gripping, character-driven story set in a close-knit household where alcohol, poison, and manipulation test loyalties. The narrative balances intimate moments of affection with harsher acts, painting a portrait of desire, control, and the consequences of choices.

• Explore the dynamics between a troubled patriarch, his devoted yet conflicted wife, and a young woman drawn into fragile loyalties.
• Experience a mood of claustrophobic tension, punctuated by religious imagery and creeping dread.
• Watch how secrets simmer beneath daily life, affecting trust, power, and the possibility of redemption.
• Follow a story that blends domestic drama with moral questions and emotional complexity.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical, psychologically rich fiction that probes guilt, resilience, and the weight of hidden truths.