Bøger af Ridgely Torrence

The House Of A Hundred Lights is a novel written by Ridgely Torrence. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Fenwick. Mary is a wealthy heiress who lives in a large mansion called ""The House of a Hundred Lights"" with her father and stepmother.The novel begins with Mary's return to the mansion after a long absence. She is greeted by her father, who is distant and cold towards her. Mary soon discovers that her stepmother, who is a manipulative and controlling woman, has taken over the household and is trying to push her out.As Mary tries to regain control of her life, she begins to uncover secrets about her family's past. She discovers that her father has a dark secret that he has been hiding for years, and that her stepmother is not who she appears to be.As the story unfolds, Mary must navigate through a web of deceit and betrayal to uncover the truth about her family's past and secure her future. Along the way, she finds love and support from unexpected sources, but also faces danger and heartbreak.The House Of A Hundred Lights is a gripping tale of family secrets, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a changing society. It is a timeless story that will captivate readers of all ages.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.

El Dorado: A Tragedy is a play written by Ridgely Torrence, first published in 1920. The play is set in the 16th century and revolves around the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro and his quest to find the legendary city of gold, El Dorado. The play explores themes of greed, power, and betrayal as Pizarro and his men encounter the Inca Empire and its leader, Atahualpa. The play is divided into three acts, with each act focusing on a different aspect of the story. Act one sets the scene and introduces the characters, act two depicts the capture and imprisonment of Atahualpa, and act three shows the tragic consequences of Pizarro's actions. The play is known for its powerful language and vivid imagery, as well as its portrayal of historical events in a dramatic and engaging way. Overall, El Dorado: A Tragedy is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged play that explores complex themes and raises important questions about the nature of power and the human condition.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.