The Victim

The Victim

William Henry Leatham

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437344738
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The Victim: A Tale of the Lake of the Four Cantons is a novel written by William Henry Leatham and originally published in 1838. The book is set in Switzerland, specifically around the Lake of the Four Cantons, and follows the story of a young woman named Bertha who becomes the victim of a tragic accident.Bertha is a beautiful and virtuous young woman who lives with her family on the shores of the lake. One day, while out boating with some friends, she is thrown from the boat and drowns. The accident is witnessed by a young man named Walter, who is deeply affected by Bertha’s death.As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Bertha’s death was not an accident, but rather a deliberate act of violence. Walter becomes determined to uncover the truth and bring Bertha’s killer to justice, but his investigation is complicated by the fact that he is also in love with Bertha’s sister, Emma.The Victim is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge set against the stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps. Leatham’s vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters’ emotions make for a compelling read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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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