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Derrick Vaughan--Novelist

Derrick Vaughan--Novelist

Lyall, Edna

Paperback

Classic Fiction

ISBN10: 9354759203
ISBN13: 9789354759208
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jul 5 2021
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A spark of daring in a rigid era, Derrick Vaughan invites you to walk the fog-bound streets of Victorian England and into the heart of a society in flux. This restored edition brings Edna Lyall's elegant synthesis of romance, sensation, and social observation to modern readers. At its core, the novel questions gender roles and marriage expectations within a London that hums with class tension, rumours, and ambition. It blends the intimate pull of a british romance novel with the wider critique of social mores, offering a vivid portrait of Victorian England that resonates with today's historical fiction enthusiasts and classic literature readers alike. The narrative rhythms echo those of sensation era authors, while Lyall's keen eye for character and motive gives the story a fresh, human relevance. Historically, the work stands as a notable thread in the fabric of Victorian fiction parallels, illustrating the era's anxieties and aspirations through a deft blend of plot-driven tension and moral reflection. This edition preserves the book's original atmosphere while ensuring accessibility for contemporary readers, inviting new generations to discover its moral complexities and literary grace. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, this edition is essential for those who value class critique, social nuance, and the enduring pulse of Victorian storytelling.

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