The Devil’S Garden

The Devil’S Garden

W. B. Maxwell / WBMaxwell

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Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354846755
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A tale of temptation, consequence and quiet mercy, The Devil’s Garden unfolds with the sharp wit and lush atmosphere of late Victorian London and the English countryside beyond.In this restored edition, W. B. Maxwell’s celebrated sensation fiction classic returns not as a mere reprint but as a cultural treasure. The story probes morality and temptation, exposing human folly and obsession through a vividly drawn social world: intricate relationships, sharp class contrasts, and the anxieties of a rapidly changing era. With the precision and colour that earned Maxwell comparisons to Wilkie Collins, the book invites both the casual reader and the discerning classic-literature collector to linger on scenes of suspense, motive, and consequence. Its themes - social critique, the pull of desire, and the cost of choice - resonate with readers seeking a compelling narrative that is at once gripping and thoughtful.Out of print for decades, it is now republished by Alpha Editions, carefully restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint, The Devil’s Garden is a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, ideal for book clubs, university syllabi, and anyone exploring the tradition of Victorian and Edwardian sensation fiction. A vivid bridge between late victorian london and the countryside, it honours the era’s enduring fascination with morality, intrigue, and human longing.

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