The Disowned Book V

Name: The Disowned Book V
Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton

The story revolves around the life of a young man named Ernest Maltravers, who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and deceit. After being disowned by his wealthy uncle, Ernest sets out to make a name for himself, but his fortunes become intertwined with those of a mysterious woman named Alice Darvil. As their lives become increasingly entangled, Ernest finds himself torn between his love for Alice and his growing suspicions about her true nature.

By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1835 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 10 chapters · 27,472 words

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Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when they are incensed or crushed; for prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue. -- BACON.

It is somewhat remarkable that while Talbot was bequeathing to Clarence, as the most valuable of legacies, the doctrines of a philosophy he had acquired, perhaps too late to practise, Glendower was carrying those very doctrines, so far as his limited sphere would allow, into the rule and exercise of his life.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
Date: 1835 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama
Length: 27,472 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 344 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical period and incorporates real events, places, and people from that time.
Romance — The narrative includes a significant focus on romantic relationships and love affairs.
Adventure — The narrative includes elements of travel, exploration, and adventure.
Drama — The narrative includes intense, conflict-driven scenarios that focus on the characters' emotional responses.