"My Novel" — Volume 11

"My Novel" — Volume 11 by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a story set in 19th-century society focusing on the tricky connections between people and what society expects of them. It looks at big feelings like love and hate. Early on, we meet Randal Leslie, who is hungry for power but not always honest, along with Audley Egerton, a politician who is losing his importance. The book talks about how hate can be hidden in civilized life. Randal is shown as a smart person who likes to plot and trick others. The story then shows us other characters such as Leonard Fairfield and Audley Egerton, who have their own problems, and the talks between these peole show what their relationships are like and how society pushes them to do certain things. As the story begins, you get the feeling that something bad might happen, as the characters try to get what they want, but there are also lies and societal rules in their way, setting up a complicated story.