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The Semi-Detached House (1860)

The Semi-Detached House (1860)

Lewis, Theresa

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryLandscape Architecture

ISBN10: 1167222539
ISBN13: 9781167222535
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Semi-Detached House is a novel written by Theresa Lewis and published in 1860. The story is set in Victorian England and follows the lives of two families who live in semi-detached houses. The main character is the young and beautiful Lady Chester, who lives with her husband and children in one of the houses. The other house is occupied by a family of social climbers, the Hopkinsons, who are desperate to be accepted into high society.As the story unfolds, Lady Chester becomes increasingly unhappy with her marriage and begins to develop feelings for her neighbor, Mr. Barton. Meanwhile, the Hopkinsons are constantly scheming and plotting to improve their social standing, even going so far as to try and marry off their daughter to a wealthy but unscrupulous man.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and the role of women in Victorian society. It also provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the middle classes during this period, with detailed descriptions of their homes, fashion, and daily routines.Overall, The Semi-Detached House is a compelling and entertaining read that offers a unique glimpse into Victorian life and culture. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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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