Loys, Lord Berresford And Other Tales (1883)

by The Duchess and Duchess

Book Overview

Loys, Lord Berresford And Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by the Duchess, an English author who lived in the 19th century. The book was first published in 1883 and contains a total of six stories.The first story, Loys, is about a young man who is forced to choose between his love for a woman and his duty to his family. The second story, Lord Berresford, is about a man who becomes obsessed with a woman he meets at a party. The third story, The Two Duchesses, is about two women who are rivals for the affections of a man. The fourth story, The Countess of St. Germain, is about a woman who is accused of being a spy. The fifth story, The Duchess of Devonshire's Diamonds, is about a theft that takes place at a party. The final story, Lady Hamilton, is about a woman who becomes involved in a scandalous affair with a married man.Throughout the book, the Duchess explores themes of love, duty, jealousy, and scandal. The stories are set in the upper-class society of England during the 19th century and provide a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and powerful. The writing style is elegant and descriptive, evoking the atmosphere of the time period. Loys, Lord Berresford And Other Tales is a fascinating read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the social dynamics of the Victorian era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166044645
• ISBN13: 9781166044640
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"