The Pride Of Life V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548301456)

The Pride of Life V1: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by Lady Scott. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the life of a wealthy English family, the Melvilles. The head of the family, Sir Walter Melville, is a successful businessman who has earned his fortune through his trading ventures in India.The story begins with the arrival of Sir Walter's nephew, Edgar Melville, who has been sent to England to learn the ways of the aristocracy. Edgar is a young and ambitious man who is determined to make a name for himself in society. He quickly becomes enamored with his cousin, Lady Caroline, who is beautiful and charming but also manipulative and selfish.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the lives of the Melville family and their acquaintances. There are love affairs, scandals, and betrayals, all set against the backdrop of a changing society. Lady Scott explores themes of class, gender, and morality in this gripping tale of love, ambition, and betrayal.Overall, The Pride of Life V1: A Novel is a well-crafted work of historical fiction that will transport readers back in time to a world of opulence and intrigue. Lady Scott's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a must-read for fans of the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lady Scott
ISBN-10: 054830145X
ISBN-13: 9780548301456
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2007
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d