9780243325917 - The Personal Touch (Classic Reprint) de Brunner, Emma Beatrice (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book immerses readers in the glamorous world of the glittering 1900s where appearances govern perception within the upper echelons of a metropolis on the brink of modernity. The story centers on the character of Andre Alain, a man of nobility fallen on financial straits. Having lost his fortune and the admiration of his beloved, he is driven to an unsuccessful suicide attempt. However, he is rescued from the brink of death by a young boy and thrust into a stark revelation. Inspired, he hatches an audacious plan to reclaim his stature within high society by exploiting his lineage and charm. The author captivates with an exposà of wealth and privilege in a time of social change, exploring the power of perception and the dangerous lengths people will go to maintain the façade of respectability. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.