The Price Of Things - Elinor Glyn - Bog

The Price of Things is a thought-provoking novel written by Elinor Glyn. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young woman named Sylvia who is living in London and trying to make her way in the world. Sylvia is beautiful, charming, and ambitious, but she is also naive and vulnerable. She is drawn into a world of wealth and luxury, where the price of everything seems to be too high.As Sylvia navigates this world, she encounters a cast of characters who are all struggling with their own desires and ambitions. There is Lord Henry, a wealthy and powerful man who becomes Sylvia's mentor and lover. There is also Mrs. Chepstow, a socialite who is jealous of Sylvia's beauty and popularity. And there is Jack, Sylvia's childhood friend who is now a struggling artist.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, power, and the price of success. It asks the question: what are we willing to sacrifice in order to achieve our goals? Is the price of success worth it? And what happens when we lose sight of what really matters in life?The Price of Things is a beautifully written and engaging novel that will keep readers hooked until the very end. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys stories about love, ambition, and the human condition.They both tried to talk of ordinary things for the few moments before that meal was announced, and then some kind of devilment seemed to come into Amaryllis--nothing could have been more seductive or alluring than her manner, while keeping to strict convention. The bright pink colour glowed in her cheeks and her eyes sparkled. She could not have accounted for her mood herself. It was one of excitement and interest.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.