A Shadow On The Threshold (1877)

A Shadow On The Threshold (1877)

Mary Cecil Hay

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437466676
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A Shadow On The Threshold is a novel written by Mary Cecil Hay in 1877. The story revolves around a young woman named Githa, who is left alone in the world after the death of her mother. She is taken in by her uncle, a wealthy and influential man, who is determined to mold her into the perfect society lady. However, Githa struggles to conform to his expectations and finds herself drawn to a mysterious stranger who seems to hold the key to her past.As Githa delves deeper into her family’s history, she discovers a dark secret that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. With the help of her loyal friends, she must navigate the treacherous waters of Victorian society and confront the shadowy figure that haunts her dreams.A Shadow On The Threshold is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century England. With vivid descriptions and memorable characters, Mary Cecil Hay weaves a compelling story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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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