In At The Death

In At The Death

George Frederick Underhill

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120630216
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In At The Death: A Tale Of Society is a novel written by George Frederick Underhill and published in 1888. The story is set in the high society of London in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of two women, Lady Adela and her cousin Lady Maud, who are both vying for the attention of a wealthy and influential man named Lord Bellingham.As the story progresses, Lady Adela and Lady Maud become embroiled in a bitter rivalry, each determined to win Lord Bellingham’s affections. However, their competition takes a dark turn when Lord Bellingham suddenly dies, and they both become suspects in his murder.The novel explores themes of jealousy, obsession, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It also offers a scathing critique of the upper classes and their decadent lifestyles, as well as a vivid portrayal of the hypocrisy and double standards of Victorian society.Through its complex characters and intricate plot, In At The Death offers a compelling and thought-provoking look at the dark side of high society and the human psyche.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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