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Ernest Maltravers — Volume 06

By Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst social expectations and the allure of a captivating woman, a man navigates family conflicts and personal ambitions in a society hungry for power.

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2005-03-01
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"Ernest Maltravers — Volume 06 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton," is a story about Victorian England, where the main character, a man named Lumley Ferrers, struggles with who he is and what he wants in life. He comes back home after being away for a long time, only to find that he feels like he's not as good as everyone else. He also has to deal with his uncle and some family drama about money, especially with the uncle's new marriage. Lumley wants to be successful and rich, and he tries to use his connections to make that happen. On top of all that, he's caught up in the complicated social scene surrounding a beautiful and wealthy woman named Lady Florence Lascelles, whom everyone wants to be with. The book paints a picture of a society full of complicated relationships, big goals, and the search for importance in a world that's constantly changing.

About the Author

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton,, was an English writer and politician. He served as a Whig member of Parliament from 1831 to 1841 and a Conservative from 1851 to 1866. He was Secretary of State for the Colonies from June 1858 to June 1859, choosing Richard Clement Moody as founder of British Columbia. He was created Baron Lytton of Knebworth in 1866.

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