This 1859 novel is a kind of prequel to the later
Hard Cash (1863)—focusing on the banking industry instead of mental institutions. It features a romance between David Dodd, a sailor, and Lucy Fountain. Though Lucy is an independent woman who would rather be alone, David’s sincerity eventually wins her heart.
A propos de l’auteur
Charles Reade (1814-1884) was a prolific English novelist and playwright who sought to expose social injustice in his work. He is remembered for the novels The Cloister and the Hearth (1861), a historical romance; Hard Cash (1863), an expose of abuse in mental asylums; and Put Yourself in His Place (1870), about trade-union terrorism.
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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 550 ● ISBN 9781411451018 ● Taille du fichier 0.5 MB ● Âge 99-17 ans ● Maison d’édition Barnes & Noble ● Publié 2011 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 5863633 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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