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An interrupted night

An interrupted night

Pansy
Livingston Hill, Grace

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction

ISBN10: 9375363740
ISBN13: 9789375363743
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 12 2026
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A hush falls over the drawing room as midnight approaches, the soft flicker of candlelight casting long shadows across anxious faces. Within these walls, the delicate fabric of family life is tested by quiet sorrows and unspoken hopes, each moment charged with the weight of Victorian expectation. The narrative unfolds with a rare sensitivity to the intricacies of domestic drama, tracing the subtle tensions and moral dilemmas that shape the lives of women and the young as they navigate the strictures of nineteenth-century English society. Every encounter is steeped in the atmosphere of an era when reputation and duty could determine a future, and the smallest interruption might alter the course of a household. Rich in the sentiment and nuance characteristic of sentimental literature, the story offers a portrait of family relationships in a world governed by propriety and unyielding social codes. Young characters, poised on the threshold of adulthood, grapple with questions of identity and virtue, their coming of age rendered with a poignancy that resonates through the generations. This work stands as a testament to the power of moral fiction to illuminate the quiet heroism of everyday life. Its pages are alive with the subtle interplay of affection, sacrifice, and social expectation, inviting readers to reflect on the choices that define character and the bonds that endure. The narrative's focus on the experiences of Victorian women brings a particular depth, capturing the challenges and quiet triumphs of those whose voices too often went unheard. Long absent from bookshop shelves, this book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For those who cherish classic British literature and seek a window into the social issues that shaped a bygone era, this volume offers both insight and enduring appeal.

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