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The Boston Charades (1895)

The Boston Charades (1895)

Ingalls, Herbert

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ISBN10: 1104383586
ISBN13: 9781104383589
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Boston Charades is a novel written by Herbert Ingalls and published in 1895. The story is set in Boston and revolves around the lives of the wealthy and elite families of the city. The main character, Richard Chetwynd, is a young man who is struggling to make a name for himself in the social scene of Boston. He is in love with a beautiful young woman named Edith Van Cortlandt, but her father disapproves of their relationship.Richard becomes involved in a group of friends who enjoy playing charades, a popular game in the Victorian era. However, the charades they play are not just innocent games, but rather a way for the group to express their hidden desires and secrets. As the game progresses, Richard and his friends become entangled in a web of deceit and scandal that threatens to destroy their lives and reputations.The Boston Charades is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue set in the high society of Boston in the late 19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the social customs and attitudes of the era, as well as the complex relationships between the characters. The novel is well-written and engaging, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, social history, or the city of Boston.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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