Publisher's Synopsis
The Changeling: A Novel is a captivating work of fiction written by Walter Besant. Set in the late 19th century, the novel tells the story of a young man named Lionel Darrell. Lionel is a talented artist who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is haunted by the memory of his mother, who died when he was a child, and he feels disconnected from his father and stepmother.One day, Lionel meets a beautiful woman named Alice. She is mysterious and alluring, and Lionel is immediately drawn to her. As they get to know each other, Lionel begins to suspect that Alice is not who she appears to be. He becomes obsessed with uncovering her secrets and discovering the truth about her past.As Lionel delves deeper into Alice's past, he begins to uncover a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. He must navigate a dangerous world of secrets and intrigue, and he must confront his own demons if he hopes to uncover the truth and save himself and those he loves.The Changeling: A Novel is a masterful work of historical fiction that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. With vivid characters, richly detailed settings, and a gripping plot, this novel is sure to captivate readers from beginning to end.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.