A moment of madness, and other stories (Volume 3)
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ISBN10: 9374598396
ISBN13: 9789374598399
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 12 2026
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789374598399
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 12 2026
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A candle gutters in a darkened parlour, shadows flickering as secrets are weighed and choices made. In these pages, the drawing rooms and quiet lanes of nineteenth-century Britain become crucibles for moral dilemmas, where the smallest lapse or moment of madness can alter the course of a life. Each story, penned with a keen eye for the emotional undercurrents of Victorian society, draws readers into an intricate tapestry of suspenseful narratives and social themes. From the hushed anxieties of a genteel household to the passionate struggles of women authors in the 1800s, the collection offers a rare glimpse into the complexities of British literature at a time of profound change. The stories pulse with dramatic fiction, their characters poised between duty and desire, reputation and truth. With subtlety and depth, the author explores the consequences of choices made under pressure, the burdens of conscience, and the shifting boundaries of propriety. The emotional storytelling is both immediate and enduring, inviting reflection on the ways in which society shapes-and sometimes constrains-individual destinies. For readers drawn to classic English tales or the nuanced voices of literary fiction collections, these works resonate with both historical authenticity and psychological insight. 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. Whether you are a devotee of Victorian short stories, a lover of suspense, or a collector seeking to enrich your library with works that illuminate the social and emotional realities of the past, this volume stands as an enduring testament to the richness of nineteenth-century fiction.
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