From the Ball-Room to Hell
The Ball-Room to Hell is a gripping and powerful novel about a young woman's journey from the glittering ballrooms of Victorian England to the depths of despair. The story follows the life of Lady Elizabeth, a young woman of privilege who is forced to flee her home after her father's death. With no money and no prospects, she is forced to take a job as a governess in a remote country estate. At the estate, Elizabeth finds herself in a world of secrets and lies, and soon discovers that the family she is working for is involved in a dark and dangerous plot. As she struggles to survive in this new world, Elizabeth must confront her own demons and make a choice between love and loyalty. The Ball-Room to Hell is a gripping and emotionally charged story of love, loss, and redemption. It is a story of courage and strength in the face of adversity, and a reminder that no matter how dark the night, there is always hope.
By T.A. Faulkner · First published 1892 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 7 chapters · 11,332 words
First lines
You will, my dear reader, find many very plain things between the two covers of this little book; things which will, perhaps, shock your modesty and probably disgust you altogether.
But if you find merely the reading of the facts disgusting, think how much more disgusting is the reality, and how essential that _some_ one should portray the evil to the public in a manner impressive and not to be misunderstood.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: T.A. Faulkner
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Social Commentary
- Length: 11,332 words
- Structure: 7 chapters, 340 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young woman's journey from the ballroom to a life of poverty and despair.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a young woman's romantic journey and her struggles to find true love.
- Drama — The book follows the story of a young woman's dramatic journey from the ballroom to a life of poverty and despair.
- Social Commentary — The book provides a commentary on the social issues of the late 19th century, such as poverty and class divisions.
Tags
Dance · Legalism · Religion · ball · ball-room · beautiful · church · close · dances · dancing · evening · evil
Contents
- Chapter 1: Preface
- Chapter 1: First and Last Step
- Chapter 2: From the Ball-room to the Grave
- Chapter 3: Parlor Dancing
- Chapter 4: Abandoned Women the Best Dancers
- Chapter 5: Equally a Sin for Both Sexes
- Chapter 6: The Approval of Society is No Proof Against the Degradation