9780259102151 - The Edge of Honesty (Classic Reprint) de Gleig, Charles (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 explores the theme of balancing personal desire with societal expectations, set against the backdrop of Victorian society. It follows Agnes Leyton, an unmarried woman bound by familial duty, as she grapples with her brother Deveral's reckless lifestyle and mounting debts. Agnes arranges a marriage between Deveral and Violet Thornton, the daughter of a wealthy manufacturer, as a means to settle Deveral's obligations. However, Deveral's reluctance to propose due to his doubts about true love and Violet's own religious convictions add layers of complexity to the situation. The novel delves into the social complexities, class differences, and gender roles of the Victorian era, capturing the struggle between personal happiness and the weight of societal norms. It ultimately questions whether love and marriage can truly coexist within the constraints of social obligations and financial necessity. 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.