Publisher's Synopsis
Step back into 19th-century English society with G. J. Whyte-Melville's "Contraband, Or, A Losing Hazard," a compelling work of historical fiction exploring the intricacies of social customs and the allure of romance. This meticulously prepared edition invites you to immerse yourself in a world where social life and customs shape destinies and love becomes a captivating, and perhaps risky, gamble.
Whyte-Melville paints a vivid picture of England during a transformative era, delving into the nuances of class, expectation, and the ever-present undercurrent of societal rules. Readers of historical romance and those fascinated by the social dynamics of the 1800s will find themselves drawn into this timeless narrative, a losing hazard perhaps, but one worth taking. A classic tale expertly brought back to print.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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