Sir George Tressady, Vol. I

Sir George Tressady, Vol. I

Sir George Tressady, Vol. I

Mrs. Humphry Ward / MrsHumphry Ward

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781419147418
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''Sir George Tressady, V1'' is a novel written by Mrs. Humphry Ward. The book follows the life of Sir George Tressady, a young and ambitious politician who rises to power in the House of Commons. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in various scandals and political controversies, including a romance with a married woman. As he navigates the treacherous world of politics, Sir George must also confront his own personal demons and come to terms with his past. The book is a gripping tale of ambition, love, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century England. Mrs. Humphry Ward’s vivid prose and keen insight into human nature make ''Sir George Tressady, V1'' a must-read for fans of historical fiction and political drama.He found himself on the threshold of a charming room looking west, and lit by some last beams of February sun. The pale-green walls were covered with a medley of prints and sketches. A large writing-table, untidily heaped with papers, stood conspicuous on the blue self-coloured carpet, which over a great part of the floor was pleasantly void and bare. Flat earthenware pans, planted with hyacinths and narcissus, stood here and there, and filled the air with spring scents.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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