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Innocent: A Tale Of Modern Life

Innocent: A Tale Of Modern Life

Oliphant

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 937134492X
ISBN13: 9789371344920
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 28 2025
Pages: 430
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A luminous rediscovery: Innocent crackles with the tension between private feeling and public expectation. Margaret Oliphant s Innocent: A Tale of Modern Life is a character-driven Victorian novel that follows a young woman caught between the demands of family loyalty and the strictures of British society. Rich in domestic drama and sharp social observation, the narrative maps shifting relationships, moral dilemmas, and the quiet courage of an innocent protagonist learning to define herself amid gossip, duty, and changing 19th-century values. Readers will find a timeless narrative that balances emotional immediacy with nuanced commentary on societal norms and family dynamics. Historically significant and brilliantly readable, this classic literature gem illuminates late-Victorian attitudes while anticipating modern questions about identity and public reputation. As one of the distinguished Mrs. Oliphant books, Innocent showcases literary fiction at its most humane: intimate portraits, eloquent restraint, and a subtle critique of prevailing conventions that make it essential historical fiction for lovers of 19th-century literature. Alpha Editions is proud to republish this title after decades out of print. Restored for today s and future generations, this edition is not merely a reprint it s a collector s item and cultural treasure, carefully prepared for readers, scholars, and classic literature collectors alike. Perfect for fans of British society novels, literary fiction, and anyone who treasures a finely wrought modern life tale.

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