"Under One Flag" by Richard Marsh is a story that starts by showing us the world of Lizzie Emmett, a young ballet dancer trying to achieve her goals despite having very little money. The book then investigates ideas about wanting more, competing with others, and what society expects as Lizzie's path meets a puzzling gentleman from another country and a well-known actress. It emphasizes Lizzie's battles with her economic state, particularly her struggle with tattered ballet shoes, while creating a compelling backdrop brimming with her reflections and exchanges. The development of Philippe Rossignol, a captivating but enigmatic outsider, and the unexpected participation of Agnes Graham, a popular performer, intensify feelings of discontent, ambition, and hopelessness for the ballet dancer as they navigate the confusing dynamics of love, envy, and social status. As Lizzie ignores the foreigners with disdain, these experiences prepare the reader to the intense study of the characters' relationships, desires, and disputes set against the background of the performing arts world.
Under One Flag
By Richard Marsh
A struggling dancer's world is upended by a mysterious stranger and a famous actress, sparking a tale of ambition, rivalry, and desire.
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About the AuthorRichard Marsh was the pseudonym of the English author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the late 19th century and the Edwardian period, Marsh is best known now for his supernatural thriller novel The Beetle, which was published the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), and was initially even more popular, outselling Dracula six times over. The Beetle remained in print until 1960. Marsh produced nearly 80 volumes of fiction and numerous short stories, in genres including horror, crime, romance and humour. Many of these have been republished recently, beginning with The Beetle in 2004. Marsh's grandson Robert Aickman was a notable writer of short "strange stories".
Richard Marsh was the pseudonym of the English author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the late 19th century and the Edwardian period, Marsh is best known now for his supernatural thriller novel The Beetle, which was published the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897), and was initially even more popular, outselling Dracula six times over. The Beetle remained in print until 1960. Marsh produced nearly 80 volumes of fiction and numerous short stories, in genres including horror, crime, romance and humour. Many of these have been republished recently, beginning with The Beetle in 2004. Marsh's grandson Robert Aickman was a notable writer of short "strange stories".
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