Carnac’S Folly, Complete

Carnac’S Folly, Complete

Gilbert Parker

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Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354758355
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A beacon from a vanished century, revived for today’s readers and tomorrow’s collectors.Carnac’s Folly, Complete brings Gilbert Parker’s immersive colonial era drama back to life as a vivid historical fiction novel and adventure fiction classic. Set in the late nineteenth century, the narrative moves with the tension of empire, honour, and the moral puzzles of a changing world. This complete edition offers a seamless, accessible journey for both casual readers drawn to a brisk, character-driven tale and classic-literature enthusiasts who relish a well-wrought historical canvas. It is not merely a reprint but a cultural treasure, a window into the early twentieth century atmosphere that shaped generations of readers.This volume holds enduring literary and historical significance, preserving Parker’s nuanced portrait of empire, duty, and human folly for today’s public domain classic lovers. It stands as a substantive entry in the Gil­bert Parker collection, inviting new audiences to discover a writer whose work helped shape the tastes of historical collection lovers and Victorian-Edwardian era aficionados alike. The book’s enduring appeal lies in its blend of brisk adventure, reflective drama, and a world where loyalties are tested and consequences linger.Out of print for decades, this edition has been restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure for historical fiction fans and for classic literature readers who relish a genuinely complete edition.

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