PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
EUR 28,46
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Aggiungi al carrelloPAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
EUR 19,71
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, a tantalizing tale of intrigue and romance, follows a young lawyer named Frederick Tile's journey after he reluctantly enters into a mysterious marriage contract. With a half a million dollars awaiting him, Tile agrees to marry a veiled woman he's never met, under the condition that he will never seek to identify her. As Tile navigates his strange new life, the line between his old world and the allure of the unknown blurs when he rescues a woman named Ethel Sinclair from runaway horses, leading him to question whether she is connected to his secret wife. Set against the backdrop of New York City's elite, this book explores the complexities of identity, forbidden love, and the moral dilemmas that arise when faced with great wealth. The author delves into the nature of truth and deception, the power of curiosity, and the sacrifices we make for love and financial gain. Ultimately, the novel questions the boundaries of acceptable behavior and the lengths to which one will go to protect their secrets. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.