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The Delafield Affair

The Delafield Affair

Paperback

General ReferenceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354755429
ISBN13: 9789354755422
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jul 5 2021
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A haunting puzzle wrapped in quiet, social unease. The Delafield Affair draws you into a world where every whispered family secret casts a longer shadow than the last, and where the heart's loyalties are tested against the pressures of a rigid society. Set against a recognisable New England backdrop, this historical mystery novel moves with the elegance and restraint of turn-of-century America. It blends romantic intrigue with a careful study of class, reputation, and inherited duty, offering a refined, Edith Wharton-style lens on a community that measures worth by appearance as much as by truth. The result is a work that feels both contemporary in its emotional acuity and quintessentially classic in its literary craft: a piece of classic american literature that rewards careful reading and thoughtful discussion. This edition is more than a reprint; it is a restored artefact, a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it has been lovingly restored for today's and future generations of readers. It will appeal to historical readers and modern book clubs alike, offering ample material for discussion of family secrets drama, societal expectations, and the enduring pull of mystery romance. A precise, readable invitation to fans of historical fiction and mystery romance comparable in tone and spirit to beloved earlier classics.

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