Devereux, Book I.(Volume 01) - Bulwer-Lytton, Edward
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A dark mirror of power and desire. A city of secrets waiting to be unmasked. Devereux introduces readers to a world of ambition and peril in Victorian England, where dazzling salons, murky alleys, and shifting allegiances collide. This is historical fiction touched by gothic romance, where melodrama sharpens character as much as plot, and every ally may hide a rival's face. The story honours old loyalties while testing the limits of reputation, class, and the price of concealment in a London alive with rumours and intrigue. It's a tale of honour betrayed and identities worn like masks, with a…mehr

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A dark mirror of power and desire. A city of secrets waiting to be unmasked. Devereux introduces readers to a world of ambition and peril in Victorian England, where dazzling salons, murky alleys, and shifting allegiances collide. This is historical fiction touched by gothic romance, where melodrama sharpens character as much as plot, and every ally may hide a rival's face. The story honours old loyalties while testing the limits of reputation, class, and the price of concealment in a London alive with rumours and intrigue. It's a tale of honour betrayed and identities worn like masks, with a narrative drive that hooks casual readers and rewards those who relish a richer, more complicated classic. This edition matters: a recognised landmark of its era now reimagined for modern readers. Its historical texture-the manners, the street life, the social hierarchies-offers a vivid doorway into London's past, while its enduring questions about power, integrity, and human fallibility remain startlingly relevant. The restoured text (and complete novel) invites fresh discovery and thoughtful re-reading, making Devereux a cultural treasure for new fans and serious collectors alike. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton, PC was an English writer and politician. He was a Whig member of Parliament from 1831 to 1841 and a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. From June 1858 to June 1859, he served as Secretary of State for the Colonies, appointing Richard Clement Moody to be the founder of British Columbia. Following King Otto's abdication in 1862, he renounced the Greek crown. He was made Baron Lytton of Knebworth in 1866. Bulwer-Lytton's works were well-known during his time. Bulwer was born on May 25, 1803 to General William Earle Bulwer of Heydon Hall and Wood Dalling, Norfolk, and Elizabeth Barbara Lytton, daughter of Richard Warburton Lytton of Knebworth House in Hertfordshire. He had two older brothers: William Earle Lytton Bulwer (1799-1877) and Henry (1801-1872), who eventually became Lord Dalling and Bulwer. His father died, and his mother relocated to London when he was four years old. When he was 15, his tutor at Ealing, Wallington, urged him to publish an immature piece called Ishmael and Other Poems. Bulwer fell in love at this period, but the woman's father persuaded her to marry someone else.