Description

Val, a good-hearted, but nonconfrontational man must become accountable and ambitious as he guards his life-changing secret. Written by the celebrated author, Mrs. Henry Wood, Elster’s Folly: A Novel is a Victorian sensation novel that follows a timid man’s reinvention. Featuring hidden heirs, imperfect heroes, and a shocking secret, Elster’s Folly: A Novel follows a man’s attempts to hide his mistakes.

As the youngest son of a noble family, Val has always been sheltered. Though he is friendly and good-hearted, Val rarely takes initiative, as most of his life is planned for him. However, when Val is forced to hide a life-altering secret about himself, he is finally motivated to be accountable for himself, especially in his romantic endeavors. As he tries to preserve his reputation and suppress his mistakes, Val begins to transform into a new man, but how long will the change last? As he continues his journey, his secret inevitably looms over him, shrouding his life with mystery, manipulation, and even tragedy. While the mystery unfolds, Val must confront the consequences of people uncovering his secret, facing surprising reactions and earning unlikely allies. With elements of romance and mystery, Mrs. Henry Wood’s Elster’s Folly: A Novel is thrilling from start to finish. Featuring descriptive prose and vivid settings, Elster’s Folly: A Novel depicts the conflicts of Victorian culture with life-like characters and compelling drama. Set in a charming aristocratic village in the midland of England, this classic sensation novel offers insight on the lives of Victorian aristocrats through the portrayal of well-developed characters, secrets, and class dynamics. First published in 1866, Mrs. Henry Wood’s Elster’s folly: A Novel remains to be a fascinating tale even over one-hundred and fifty years later. This edition of Elster’s Folly: A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of Elster’s Folly: A Novel crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original sentiment and drama of Mrs. Henry Wood’s work.

Langue

en

Version

Couverture rigide

Date de sortie initiale

23 septembre 2021

Nombre de pages

382

Illustrations

Non

Traduction

Titre original

Elster’s Folly

Personnes impliquées

Auteur principal

Henry Wood

Deuxième auteur

Mrs Henry Wood

Coauteur

Mrs. Henry Wood

Editeur principal

Alpha Editions

Informations sur le fabricant

Nom du fabricant

Christina Gladhill

Adresse électronique du fabricant

[email protected]

Informations sur le fabricant

Les autres informations du fabricant ne sont actuellement pas disponibles

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Hauteur de l’emballage

203 mm

Largeur d’emballage

127 mm

Largeur du produit

127 mm

Livre d‘étude

Non

Longueur d’emballage

203 mm

Longueur du produit

203 mm

Poids de l’emballage

552 g

Porno

Non

EAN

EAN

9781513207377

Sécurité des produits

Opérateur économique responsable dans l’UE

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Catégories

Littérature et Romans

Classiques

Romans litteraires

Livres

Livre, ebook ou livre audio ?

Livre

Langue

Anglais

Période

env. 1800-1910

Type de livre

Hardcover