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Devereux, Book Iv.(Volume 04)

Devereux, Book Iv.(Volume 04)

Bulwer-Lytton, Edward

Paperback

Historical Fiction

ISBN10: 935484507X
ISBN13: 9789354845079
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jul 21 2021
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A tale of power, secrets, and the price of ambition that lingers long after the lights have faded. Devereux transports readers to nineteenth century Britain, where the glittering surface of high society conceals agendas, loyalties, and a perilous struggle for influence. This Victorian era novel blends gothic romance with political intrigue, offering a vivid London setting, sharp social satire, and lasting questions about family honour and personal integrity. It is a compelling historical fiction that rewards careful rereading, with themes of social ambition and deception, and the delicate balance between public duty and private longing. Bulwer-Lytton's masterful voice threads atmosphere, character, and ambition into a cohesive whole, inviting both casual readers and classic-literature collectors to savour a proven classic in a refreshed edition. A note on significance: Devereux sits at the crossroads of Bulwer Lytton's substantial contribution to historical fiction and the evolution of the English novel, reflecting contemporary concerns about power, reputation, and governance in a changing metropolis. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure - it invites new readers and seasoned readers alike to explore a quintessential bulwer lytton historical fiction work and to study a landmark of classic literature.

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