"The Silver Domino; Or, Side Whispers, Social and Literary" by Marie Corelli, is a satirical exploration of late 19th-century society, laced with humor and sharp commentary. A masked narrator moves through a bustling social event, casting a critical eye on the absurd behaviors around them. With clever remarks, the narrator exposes the superficiality of the upper class and the faults within the press, poking fun at prominent figures and highlighting the hypocrisies of literary and political circles. Questioning friendships and mocking established norms, the narrator uses their anonymity to expose the era's deception and examine themes of identity, truth, and the comical side of human nature.

The Silver Domino; Or, Side Whispers, Social and Literary
By Marie Corelli
Behind a mask, a sharp-tongued observer unveils the ridiculousness of society’s elite, one witty whisper at a time.
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About the AuthorMary Mackay, also called Minnie Mackey and known by her pseudonym Marie Corelli, was an English novelist.
Mary Mackay, also called Minnie Mackey and known by her pseudonym Marie Corelli, was an English novelist.
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