Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 03

"Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 03" by Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a literary work set in the Victorian era, heavily focused on social status and political games. It centers on Lord Vargrave, an ambitious politician caught between his soaring desires and crushing debts, striving to win the affections of a wealthy heiress while battling rivals and betrayals. The story explores how ambition and the pursuit of wealth can twist personal integrity, uncovering the dark side of social climbing and raising moral questions about the choices people make to secure their future, against the backdrop of political tension and complicated relationships.