Disraeli In Love
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Lighting fading no spine but still legible and good. Pages crisp and clean
A richly imagined work of historical fiction, Disraeli in Love chronicles the passionate early romance between the young Benjamin Disraeli and Henrietta Sykes, the married woman who captivated him during a formative period of his life. Maurice Edelman, himself a British politician and novelist, brings an insider's authority to the portrait, illustrating how love, ambition, and social intrigue intertwined in Victorian England's glittering political circles. The narrative unfolds with wit and psychological depth, presenting Disraeli not merely as the future Prime Minister but as a vulnerable, flamboyant young man consumed by desire and the hunger for greatness. Edelman captures the tension between personal passion and public ambition with elegant prose, making this a compelling read for admirers of both literary biography and period fiction.
Author: Maurice Edelman
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Stein and Day
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Lighting fading no spine but still legible and good. Pages crisp and clean
A richly imagined work of historical fiction, Disraeli in Love chronicles the passionate early romance between the young Benjamin Disraeli and Henrietta Sykes, the married woman who captivated him during a formative period of his life. Maurice Edelman, himself a British politician and novelist, brings an insider's authority to the portrait, illustrating how love, ambition, and social intrigue intertwined in Victorian England's glittering political circles. The narrative unfolds with wit and psychological depth, presenting Disraeli not merely as the future Prime Minister but as a vulnerable, flamboyant young man consumed by desire and the hunger for greatness. Edelman captures the tension between personal passion and public ambition with elegant prose, making this a compelling read for admirers of both literary biography and period fiction.