Publisher's Synopsis
Men's Wives is a novel written by the famous English author William Makepeace Thackeray and published in 1852. The story follows the lives of several couples in the upper-middle class society of London in the early 19th century.The main character is Harry Richmond, a young man who falls in love with the beautiful and charming Blanche Amory. However, Blanche is already married to a wealthy but much older man, Sir John Amory. Harry becomes friends with Sir John and is invited to their home, where he meets Blanche and becomes infatuated with her.As the story progresses, Harry becomes more and more involved with the Amorys and their social circle, including the flirtatious Lady Kew and her daughter, Lady Anne. He also becomes aware of the secrets and scandals that exist beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect lives.Throughout the novel, Thackeray explores themes of love, marriage, infidelity, and social class. He portrays the struggles and complexities of relationships between men and women in a society that values wealth and status above all else.Men's Wives is a witty and satirical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian England. Thackeray's masterful storytelling and sharp observations of human nature make this book a timeless classic that is still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
