
Lady's Mile
'Lady's Mile' Summary
'Lady's Mile' takes place in the glamorous and superficial world of London's high society during the Victorian era. The story follows the lives of various individuals, including a novelist, a painter, and aristocrats, who are all consumed by the desire to be recognized and admired within this exclusive circle. The novel explores the facades and hidden desires beneath the polished exterior of the Lady's Mile. The reader witnesses a web of intricate relationships, scandalous secrets, and the constant pursuit of social status. Behind the façade of respectability, the characters grapple with personal struggles, hidden affairs, and the consequences of their actions. The novel delves into themes of ambition, morality, and the price of social acceptance, showcasing the intricate dynamics of social hierarchies and the complexities of human nature in a society obsessed with appearances.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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