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Mrs. General Talboys

Mrs. General Talboys

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419135767
ISBN13: 9781419135767
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.15 Width: 7.54 Depth: 9.24
Language: English
Mrs. General Talboys is a novel written by the renowned English author, Anthony Trollope. The story revolves around the life of a widow, Mrs. General Talboys, who is a social climber and is determined to marry a wealthy man. She is a manipulative and cunning woman who uses her charm and beauty to get what she wants. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and explores the themes of love, marriage, social status, and morality. The plot takes an interesting turn when Mrs. General Talboys falls in love with a man who is not as wealthy as she had hoped, and she must decide whether to follow her heart or her ambitions. Trollope's writing is known for its wit, humor, and insightful commentary on Victorian society, and this novel is no exception. Mrs. General Talboys is a fascinating character study and a gripping tale of love and ambition in a bygone era.It is the air which we breathe that fills our lungs and gives us life and light. It is that which refreshes us if pure, or sinks us into stagnation if it be foul. Let me for awhile inhale the breath of an invigorating literature. Sit down, Mr. Mackinnon; I have a question that I must put to you. And then she succeeded in carrying him off into a corner. As far as I could see he went willingly enough at that time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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