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A Splendid Sin (1899)

A Splendid Sin (1899)

Allen, Grant

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ISBN10: 1436751896
ISBN13: 9781436751896
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Splendid Sin is a novel written by Grant Allen in 1899. The story is set in England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Hilda Wade. Hilda is a trained nurse who is known for her intelligence, beauty, and resourcefulness. She is hired by a wealthy man named Sir William Rolleston to take care of his son, who is suffering from a mysterious illness. Hilda soon discovers that the illness is not physical but rather psychological, and she sets out to uncover the root cause of the boy's condition.As Hilda delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy the Rolleston family. She also finds herself falling in love with Sir William, who is married to a woman he no longer loves. Hilda must navigate her feelings for Sir William while also trying to solve the mystery and save the Rolleston family from ruin.The novel is a classic example of Victorian literature, with themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations. It also explores the role of women in society and the challenges they face in a male-dominated world. A Splendid Sin is a compelling and suspenseful read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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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