The Autobiography Of A Slander - Edna Lyall - Bog

The Autobiography of a Slander is a novel written by Edna Lyall. It is a fictional story that revolves around the life of a woman named Rachel West, who is falsely accused of having an affair with a married man. The novel is written in the first person and is narrated by the slander itself.The story begins with the slander being created by a group of people who are jealous of Rachel's beauty and success. The slander spreads quickly and soon Rachel's reputation is ruined. She loses her job and is shunned by society. Rachel tries to clear her name but no one believes her.The novel explores themes of jealousy, reputation, and the power of words. It also highlights the injustices faced by women in society. The Autobiography of a Slander is a thought-provoking novel that encourages readers to think about the consequences of their actions and the impact of rumors and gossip.Overall, The Autobiography of a Slander is a well-written and engaging novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a timeless classic that is still relevant today.The sound waves set in motion by Mrs. O'Reilly's words were tumultuously heaving in the atmosphere when I sprang into being, a young but perfectly formed and most promising slander. A delicious odour of tea pervaded the drawing-room, it was orange-flower pekoe, and Mrs. O'Reilly was just handing one of the delicate Crown Derby cups to her visitor, Miss Lena Houghton.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.