Pious Frauds, a Novel; Volume 1

Pious Frauds, a Novel; Volume 1

Albany De Fonblanque

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781178062991
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'Pious Frauds' by Albany De Fonblanque, originally published in 1880, offers readers a captivating glimpse into Victorian society. This compelling novel explores themes of morality, deception, and social hypocrisy within a richly detailed historical backdrop. De Fonblanque masterfully crafts a narrative that questions the true nature of piety and the lengths to which individuals will go to maintain appearances. As Volume 1 in a series, 'Pious Frauds' introduces a world ripe with intrigue and complex characters. The novel’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to provoke thought and spark conversation about the values we hold dear. Readers who appreciate historical fiction with depth and nuance will find themselves drawn into this expertly written tale.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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