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Belles And Ringers

Belles And Ringers

Hawley Smart

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354757211
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A crisp, sly mystery that flickers with lamp-light and gossip, Belles And Ringers invites you into a world where truth is sifted through drawing-room manners and the heaviest curtains of propriety.This public domain novel, long out of print, returns under Alpha Editions with careful restoration for today’s readers and for future generations. It blends mystery fiction classic deftness with a sharp satirical eye on Victorian and Edwardian society: a tale of fortune, reputation, and the delicate balance of respectability. The plot unfolds with the quiet drive of a Doyle style detective story, appealing to Conan Doyle fans and curious classic-literature readers alike, while its keen observations of parlor room etiquette, social networks, and the rumours that stitch a community together feel refreshingly modern in tone.The book’s historical significance sits beside its sheer entertainment value: a candid portrait of an era where public image could crown or crush a person, and where every whisper might redraw a map of influence. For antique book collectors, Alpha Editions offers not just a text but a preserved cultural treasure-carefully presented, faithful to its era, yet accessible to today’s reading public. A genuine blend of mystery, social critique, and literary craft, perfect for fans of historical society satire and compelling, character-driven storytelling.

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