Mrs. Clifford's Marriage (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from Mrs. Clifford's Marriage You don't mean to say she's going to be married - not Mary? I don't believe a word of it. She was too fond of her poor husband who put such trust in her. No, no, child don't tell such nonsense to me. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Lady Chatterley's lover


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Everybody Rise


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A sparkling debut that is “full of ambition and grit” (Emma Straub), Stephanie Clifford's Everybody Rise is a story about identity and loss, and how sometimes we have to lose everything to find our way back to who we really are. “Finally, a novel that admits ‘making it’ isn't just a makeover away.” -Vanity Fair Twenty-six-year-old Evelyn Beegan intended to free herself from the influence of her social-climbing mother, who propelled her through prep school and onto New York’s stately Upper East Side. Evelyn has long felt like an outsider to her privileged peers, but when she lands a job at a social-network startup aimed at the elite, she has no choice but to infiltrate their world. Soon she finds herself navigating the promised land of Adirondack camps, Hamptons beach houses, and, of course, the island of Manhattan itself. Intoxicated by the wealth, access, and influence of her new set, Evelyn can’t help but try to pass as old money herself. But when the lies become more tangled, she grasps with increasing desperation as the ground beneath her begins to give way. Chosen as one of Summer's Best Books by People Magazine Featured in Time Magazine's Summer Reading Entertainment Weekly's Summer Must List Good Housekeeping Beach Reads Feature




Scenes of Clerical Life (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from Scenes of Clerical Life Litany, only to feel with more intensity my burst into the conspicuousness of public life when I was made to stand up on the seat during the psalms or the singing. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




He Knew He Was Right (The Classic Unabridged Edition)


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Anthony Trollope's 'He Knew He Was Right' is a classic novel that delves into the complexities of marriage, jealousy, and sanity in Victorian society. The book follows the unraveling of Louis Trevelyan's life as his irrational jealousy causes him to make decisions that have far-reaching consequences for himself and his family. Trollope's narrative style is rich in detail, providing a vivid portrayal of the characters' inner struggles and the societal expectations that shape their actions. The novel is a timeless exploration of the human psyche and the destructive power of unchecked emotions in relationships. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian era, Trollope's work offers a compelling glimpse into the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in a rigidly structured society. Readers will find themselves immersed in a gripping story that raises thought-provoking questions about love, trust, and the limits of rationality.




Clifford Goes to Kindergarten


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Head to kindergarten with Clifford and Emily Elizabeth in this classic story! Clifford joins Emily Elizabeth for her first day of kindergarten! Emily Elizabeth is nervous about making new friends and missing home. But with Clifford by her side in class to sing songs and play games, Emily Elizabeth learns how much fun kindergarten can be!This perennial back-to-school favorite makes the perfect gift!







Twenty Years of My Life


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"The twenty years of my life which I here present to readers are the twenty years which I spent at 32, Addison Mansions, Kensington, during which I was in constant intercourse with most of the best-known writers of the generation." - Douglas Brooke Wheelton Sladen