
Birds of Prey
'Birds of Prey' Summary
The novel opens by introducing the four main characters: Adrian Mountjoy, a charming and manipulative aristocrat; Jasper Redfern, a cunning and ambitious lawyer; Mercy Merrick, a beautiful and enigmatic adventuress; and George Belton, a naive and idealistic young man. Each character has their own scheme in motion, but as their paths intertwine, their plans begin to unravel. Adrian and Jasper form an uneasy alliance to swindle a wealthy widow, while Mercy and George find themselves caught in a web of deceit. The characters' motivations clash, and as the stakes get higher, they must make difficult choices that will ultimately determine their fates. Birds of Prey is a suspenseful and thrilling tale of deception and intrigue, exploring the dark side of human nature and the consequences of playing with fire.Book Details
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
England
Mary Elizabeth Braddon (4 October 1835 – 4 February 1915) was an English popular novelist of the Victorian era. She is best known for her 1862 sensation novel Lady Audley's Secret, which has als...
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