Alice, Book IV
The story revolves around the protagonist's journey to uncover the truth about his family's past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his father's death. He discovers a hidden manuscript that reveals dark secrets and conspiracies, leading him to confront the evil forces responsible for his family's downfall. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman who helps him unravel the mysteries, but their happiness is threatened by the villainous characters seeking revenge.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1865 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 10 chapters · 19,313 words
First lines
"A virtuous woman is man's greatest pride. " -- SIMONIDES.
ABROAD uneasy, nor content at home. And Wisdom shows the ill without the cure. HAMMOND: _Elegies_.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Social Commentary, Literary Fiction
- Length: 19,313 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 371 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th 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
- CHAPTER X