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With Edged Tools

With Edged Tools

Merriman, Henry Seton

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Mystery & ThrillerGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

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ISBN10: 9369076484
ISBN13: 9789369076482
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Dec 1 2024
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.67 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
With Edged Tools explores the complexities of romance, societal expectations, and generational conflict in an upper-class London setting. The narrative focuses on the lives of two central characters, who grapple with the pressures placed on them by both family and society. At the start, the story introduces a grand ball where the older generation reflects on the changing ideals of the younger, particularly observing the courtship between a young man and a woman of charm and beauty. The novel highlights the tension between the traditional values upheld by the older generation and the evolving desires of the younger, with familial approval and disapproval shaping the course of relationships. As the plot unfolds, the characters' interactions reveal the strain between ambition and personal affection, as well as the challenges of pursuing love within the constraints of social expectations. The story delves into the impact of inherited values, showing how the past continually influences the choices and conflicts of the present. Through its exploration of romance, societal roles, and the struggle for individual fulfillment, the novel offers a rich portrayal of how generational differences shape human relationships.

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