The Tempting of Tavernake

"The Tempting of Tavernake" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a captivating story set in the backdrop of early 20th-century London, which looks at topics such as people from different social classes coming together. The tale kicks off in a boarding house, where Leonard Tavernake catches Beatrice Burnay trying to steal a bracelet. This first meeting throws the reader into a world where Beatrice's desperation and Leonard's desire to understand her create a spark. After the dramatic event of the attempted theft, Leonard makes a choice that could change both of their lives forever. The novel then promises to check out the developing relationship between Leonard and Beatrice, and also how the different roles in society play out against the pressure they both feel.