Alice or the Mysteries
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ISBN10: 1162568216
ISBN13: 9781162568218
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.64
Height: 0.89 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162568218
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.64
Height: 0.89 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Alice or the Mysteries is a novel written by Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, first published in 1865. The story follows the life of Alice Darvil, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her uncle. Alice is a beautiful and intelligent girl who is well-educated and well-versed in the arts. However, she is also naive and innocent, which makes her vulnerable to the schemes of those around her.The novel is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Alice's life before she meets the mysterious and enigmatic Ferdinand Armine. Alice's uncle, Sir Reginald Glanville, is a wealthy and influential man who is determined to marry Alice off to a suitable husband. However, Alice is not interested in any of the men her uncle presents to her, and instead spends her time reading and studying.The second part of the novel takes place after Alice meets Ferdinand Armine. Ferdinand is a handsome and charming man who sweeps Alice off her feet. However, as Alice becomes more involved with Ferdinand, she begins to uncover a web of secrets and mysteries that threaten to destroy her life.Alice or the Mysteries is a complex and intricate novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of power. It is a gripping and suspenseful read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1877. This is another outstanding occult, Rosicrucian, novel that emphasizes one of Lytton's famous esoteric principles�������vibration!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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