PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows Agnes and Herbert Lacy as they navigate a loveless and manipulative engagement. Despite Agnes' initial resistance, financial pressures force her father into arranging her marriage to Sackville, a seemingly charming and supportive friend, but who is revealed to be a ruthless manipulator. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the complexities of marriage, and sheds light on the struggles faced by women in the face of social constraints and economic dependence. Through its examination of power dynamics and the psychological consequences of manipulation, this book offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of entering into relationships based on coercion or financial necessity. 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.