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The World Went Very Well Then
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ISBN10: 1434412733
ISBN13: 9781434412737
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Sep 27 2024
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.97 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781434412737
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Sep 27 2024
Pages: 436
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.97 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Set in 18th-century London and the maritime world of the British Empire, The World Went Very Well Then follows the mysterious origins and social rise of a nameless boy connected to a naval hero. Walter Besant weaves an intricate tale of inheritance, class aspiration, and national pride, blending adventure with satire. Through richly drawn characters and historical insight, the novel examines how personal identity and public memory collide in the making of empire.
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