White Lies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162716862)

White Lies is a gripping novel by Charles Reade that tells the story of a young woman named Lucy Fountain who is searching for her true identity. After being raised by a wealthy family, Lucy discovers that she was actually born to a poor family and was taken from them as a child. As she tries to uncover the truth about her past, Lucy finds herself caught up in a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy her life. Along the way, she meets a cast of intriguing characters, including a cunning lawyer, a corrupt politician, and a handsome young man who may hold the key to her identity. With its intricate plot, vivid characters, and suspenseful twists and turns, White Lies is a thrilling read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.So wise, so proud, so little vain, so strong in health and wealth and honor, one would have said nothing less than an earthquake could shake this gentleman and his house. Yet both were shaken, though rooted by centuries to the soil; and by no vulgar earthquake.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: Charles Reade
ISBN-10: 116271686X
ISBN-13: 9781162716862
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.75d