East Lynne
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Mrs. Henry Wood
Binding: Hardback
Published: McDowells Ltd., 1939
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: significant wear of cover; mildew staining and tanning of spine; tanning of inside pages; mildew staining of first few internal front and back pages
This classic Victorian sensation novel, East Lynne, chronicles the tragic downfall of Lady Isabel Vane, a woman of high birth who abandons her family for a life of scandal and regret. Mrs. Henry Wood masterfully weaves a tale of moral complexity and societal judgment, presenting a narrative rich with dramatic twists and emotional intensity. The story details Isabel's desperate attempts to reclaim her former life and the devastating consequences of her choices. It illustrates the rigid social conventions of the era and the unforgiving nature of reputation, drawing readers into a world of secrets, sacrifice, and redemption. This abridged edition offers a compelling introduction to a foundational work of 19th-century English literature.
Author: Mrs. Henry Wood
Binding: Hardback
Published: McDowells Ltd., 1939
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: significant wear of cover; mildew staining and tanning of spine; tanning of inside pages; mildew staining of first few internal front and back pages
This classic Victorian sensation novel, East Lynne, chronicles the tragic downfall of Lady Isabel Vane, a woman of high birth who abandons her family for a life of scandal and regret. Mrs. Henry Wood masterfully weaves a tale of moral complexity and societal judgment, presenting a narrative rich with dramatic twists and emotional intensity. The story details Isabel's desperate attempts to reclaim her former life and the devastating consequences of her choices. It illustrates the rigid social conventions of the era and the unforgiving nature of reputation, drawing readers into a world of secrets, sacrifice, and redemption. This abridged edition offers a compelling introduction to a foundational work of 19th-century English literature.