Alice, Book III
The story revolves around the protagonist's journey to uncover the truth about his family's past and the mysterious death of his father. He discovers a hidden manuscript that reveals dark secrets and scandals, leading him to confront his own identity and the fate that awaits him.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1853 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 9 chapters · 19,570 words
First lines
Harsh things he mitigates, and pride subdues. _Ex._ SOLON: _Eleg._
YOU still are what you were, sir! . With most quick agility could turn And return; make knots and undo them, Give forked counsel. -- _Volpone, or the Fox_.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1853 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Social Commentary, Literary Fiction
- Length: 19,570 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 305 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Romance — Central focus on romantic relationships and emotional entanglements.
- Drama — Intense character development and interpersonal conflicts.
- Social Commentary — Explores societal norms and critiques social structures.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Romance · Mystery · Gothic · Supernatural · Occult · Esoteric · Philosophical · Psychological · Victorian · Era Fiction
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX