Look Before You Leap

Look Before You Leap

Mrs. Alexander / MrsAlexander

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104144210
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Look Before You Leap is a novel written by Alexander, Mrs. and originally published in 1882. The story revolves around the lives of two young women, Edith and Amy, who are best friends. Edith is wealthy and beautiful, while Amy is poor but intelligent and hardworking. The two girls are very close and share everything, but their friendship is tested when they both fall in love with the same man, a charming and handsome young man named Arthur. As the story progresses, Edith and Amy’s friendship is put to the test as they navigate their feelings for Arthur and the challenges that come with being in love. However, things take a dramatic turn when Arthur’s true character is revealed, and the two women must decide whether to stay with him or leave him behind. Throughout the novel, Alexander, Mrs. explores themes of love, friendship, jealousy, and betrayal. The story is set in the Victorian era and offers readers a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time. Look Before You Leap is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers with its complex 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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