Excerpt from Sir Claude Mannerly
IT was a charming day in June. But a young man sitting in a third-class compartment of an express train whirling towards the North heeded neither the beauties of Nature nor the sweet ness of the soft breeze, redolent with scents of birds and flowers, as it came through the open window. He was dressed as a mechanic, and his Clothes were worn and shabby. His brow was knit and his eyes red with unshed tears, whilst every now and then a sigh escaped from his troubled breast.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a classic work of historical fiction, first published in 1889. The author uses the story of a young man, Sir Claude Mannerly, as he inherits a baronetcy and considerable wealth, to explore themes of class, social justice, and the changing nature of British society in the late Victorian era. Sir Claude must reconcile his newfound wealth and privilege with the socialist views he once espoused, while navigating the expectations and prejudices of those around him. The book is a thoughtful and provocative exploration of the tensions between the desire for individual advancement and the need for social responsibility. It examines the ways in which wealth and privilege can corrupt and alienate, and the importance of remaining true to one's values in the face of adversity. Through its complex and engaging characters and its insightful social commentary, this book offers a timeless meditation on the human condition and the challenges of living in a rapidly changing world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243884285_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9780243884285
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