Excerpt from The Root of All Evil, Vol. 1 of 2
She was very poor and very grasping, and wou] stoop to the lowest devices to save a penny. Y: there were pe0p1e who, on account of her titl would fawn upon her and flatter her vanity, an lend her half-crowns which she always forgot to r' turn; and amongst the most conspicuous of the: was Mrs. Runnymede, the lady who sat opposite her. She was a stout overblown matron of fift whose husband, if alive, was never alluded to.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This gripping novel explores the moral complexities of greed and family loyalty during a time of financial turmoil. Set in the Victorian era, the story follows the wealthy Farthingale family as they navigate the fallout from the mysterious disappearance of a young heir. As suspicion and scandal swirl, the author delves into the corrosive effects of avarice and the enduring power of deception. With its intricate plot, vivid characters, and exploration of universal themes, this book offers a timeless meditation on the human condition and the corrupting influence of wealth. 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 9781527666221_0
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