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The Duchess of Wrexe, Her Decline and Death
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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023232982
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 600
Weight: 1.83
Height: 1.21 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Hugh Walpole's The Duchess of Wrexe: Her Decline and Death; A Romantic Commentary offers a sweeping family saga set against the backdrop of the Victorian era. This historical fiction portrays the slow erosion of the British aristocracy and the inevitable social decline that reshaped a nation.
Through the lens of one powerful duchess, Walpole explores the changing landscape of Great Britain during Queen Victoria's reign. A compelling narrative examines themes of family life and societal shifts within a prominent aristocratic family. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to immerse themselves in a meticulously crafted world, experiencing the nuances of a bygone era. The Duchess of Wrexe remains a poignant commentary on history, class, and the enduring power of the past.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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