A Bit Of Fun, And What It Cost (1882)

A Bit Of Fun, And What It Cost (1882)

Annette Lyster

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120108982
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''A Bit of Fun, and What It Cost'' is a novel written by Annette Lyster in 1882. The story revolves around a young woman named Edith, who is living a comfortable life with her wealthy family in England. However, she becomes bored with her mundane life and decides to have a bit of fun by engaging in some risky behavior.Edith’s actions lead to a series of unfortunate events that ultimately result in her downfall. She becomes involved with a group of shady characters, including a charming but dangerous man named Jack, who leads her down a path of deceit, betrayal, and heartbreak.As the story unfolds, Edith learns some difficult lessons about the consequences of her actions and the true nature of the people around her. She must confront the harsh realities of life and make some tough decisions about her future.''A Bit of Fun, and What It Cost'' is a cautionary tale about the dangers of taking risks and the importance of making wise choices. It is a compelling story that explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, and is sure to captivate readers with its vivid characters and engaging plot.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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