Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a novel by Laurence Oliphant, a British author and diplomat, published in 1870. It tells the story of a beautiful and mysterious young woman named Miss Pynsent, who becomes the center of attention in the fashionable circles of London's Piccadilly. The book is a witty and ironic commentary on the social mores and sexual politics of Victorian England, and features illustrations by the renowned artist Richard Doyle. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature and culture of the Victorian era.
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