Vera

Vera

by Elizabeth von Arnim

In this satirical novel, Lucy Entwhistle enters a second marriage, only to find herself trapped in a household dominated by the ghost of her husband's deceased first wife, Vera. The novel explores themes of marriage, delusion, and the manipulative nature of power dynamics within a relationship. With witty observations and a darkly humorous tone, "Vera" offers a critical lens on the complexities of love, loss, and the allure of the past.

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Elizabeth von Arnim, born Mary Annette Beauchamp, was an Australian-born British novelist. She married a German aristocrat and her best-known works are set in Germany. After her first husband's death,...

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