High Stakes V2 - Annie Thomas - Bog

High Stakes V2: A Novel is a literary work by Annie Thomas, originally published in 1868. The novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and tragedy set against the backdrop of high society in Victorian England. The story follows the lives of two young women, both of whom are struggling to find their place in a world dominated by men and social conventions. One of the women, Constance, is a wealthy heiress who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to secure her family's fortune. The other, Lilian, is a poor seamstress who falls in love with a man above her station, only to have her heart broken when he marries someone else. As the two women navigate their way through the treacherous waters of Victorian society, they must confront their own desires and the expectations of those around them. With its richly drawn characters, vivid descriptions of the era, and compelling storyline, High Stakes V2: A Novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature of the Victorian era.In Three Volumes.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.