| Author |
Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
| Title |
Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 03
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dagny; and by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 03" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a fictional novel written in the mid-19th century, during the Victorian era. This third installment of the series delves into the complexities of character relationships, political intrigue, and societal expectations of the time. The narrative primarily revolves around the interactions and manipulations of Lord Vargrave as he navigates his ambitions and the constraints imposed by his financial and social circumstances. The storyline follows Lumley Lord Vargrave, a determined politician struggling with personal ambitions and debts while vying for the hand of rich heiress Evelyn Cameron. Vargrave's calculated charm and ambition are juxtaposed with his growing paranoia about rivals and the precariousness of his situation. The novel explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and territorialism in relationships, significance of social status, and the impact of wealth on personal integrity. As political tensions rise and rivals loom, Lord Vargrave’s machinations to secure his future ultimately question the moral ramifications of his pursuit, especially in light of his past relationships and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9765 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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