Bella Donna - Hichens, Robert
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A shadowed study of desire and society that still speaks today. Bella Donna unveils the mechanisms of charm, suspicion and social performance in a world where appearance conceals more than it reveals. In this restored edition, readers encounter a masterful blend of early twentieth century fiction and psychological literary fiction, set against the edwardian era's glittering salons and London street/archetypes. The novel's elegant, ironic prose investigates moral hypocrisy and gendered social critique through a femme fatale archetype whose allure tests conscience and convention alike. It is a…mehr

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A shadowed study of desire and society that still speaks today. Bella Donna unveils the mechanisms of charm, suspicion and social performance in a world where appearance conceals more than it reveals. In this restored edition, readers encounter a masterful blend of early twentieth century fiction and psychological literary fiction, set against the edwardian era's glittering salons and London street/archetypes. The novel's elegant, ironic prose investigates moral hypocrisy and gendered social critique through a femme fatale archetype whose allure tests conscience and convention alike. It is a work that rewards close reading as a historical fiction study aid, while offering the brisk suspense and rich characterisation that appeal to casual readers. For those exploring the broader Robert Hichens works collection, this title anchors a definitive, classic european novel in public-domain splendour. bella donna's enduring significance rests in its craft and its context: a sharp social mirror for london society satire, a humane inquiry into desire and power, and a landmark piece for literary study edition buyers. This Alpha Editions edition is more than a reprint - it is restored for today's readers and for future generations, a true collector's item and cultural treasure. Suitable for both immersion and scholarship, it speaks to gutenberg public domain readers seeking authenticity, texture, and insight into gendered culture and Edwardian-era storytelling.