Excerpt from Point Lace and Diamonds
S? OU saw her last, the ball-room's belle, A soufle', lace and roses blent Your worldly worship moved her then.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an anthology of essaysâ"some humorous, others bitingly satiricalâ"by a talented writer who takes a sharply observant look at the manners and mores of her time. Through a collection of character sketches and scenes, the author skewers the pretensions, follies, and foibles of the upper classes, lampooning their lavish parties, absurd customs, and superficial pursuits. The author's sparkling wit and keen eye for detail bring to life a colorful cast of characters, from the pompous clergyman to the frivolous debutante, exposing the hypocrisy and vanity that lie beneath their polished exteriors. This book is a delightfully entertaining and thought-provoking read, offering a timeless critique of the excesses and absurdities of high society. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330973127_0
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25866518/2