A Long Duel - Lucy Lane Clifford - Bog

A Long Duel: A Serious Comedy is a novel written by Lucy Lane Clifford and first published in 1901. The book is set in England in the late 19th century and revolves around the themes of love, marriage, and social class.The story follows the lives of two families, the Worralls and the Blakes. The Worralls are a wealthy upper-class family, while the Blakes are a middle-class family who have recently come into money. The two families are brought together when their children, Jack Worrall and Muriel Blake, fall in love.However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Jack's father, Sir John Worrall, is determined that his son should marry someone of his own social class. He disapproves of Muriel and does everything he can to break up their relationship.The novel explores the tensions between social classes and the difficulties faced by those who try to cross the boundaries between them. It also examines the role of women in society and the constraints placed upon them by the expectations of their families and communities.A Long Duel: A Serious Comedy is a witty and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of late Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the social history of this period, as well as for those who enjoy a well-crafted and entertaining story.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.