Richard Marsh

Broschiertes Buch

A Duel Book II The Widow

Beschreibung

A Duel BOOK II by Richard Marsh explores the complex themes of marriage, deception, and survival. The story delves into the emotional and moral dilemmas faced by the protagonist, Isabel, as she navigates an unhappy and deceitful marriage. After discovering the truth about her husband's financial struggles and dishonesty, Isabel is driven by desperation and a desire for freedom. As the plot unfolds, Isabel's impulsive decisions and her willingness to make drastic choices highlight themes of desperation and self-preservation. The novel examines the tension between personal ambition and the societal expectations placed on women during this time. Isabel's journey reflects the struggle between personal sacrifice and the search for independence. With its focus on human instincts and the consequences of rash actions, A Duel ultimately portrays the complexity of navigating life's hardships while confronting difficult truths. The book's central themes reflect timeless concerns about identity, choice, and survival within the framework of marriage and societal constraints.

Autor

Richard Marsh, a pseudonym used by English author Richard Bernard Heldmann, was born on October 12, 1857, and died on August 9, 1915. Author of numerous best-selling books during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Marsh is most known today for his supernatural thriller The Beetle, which came out the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) and was initially sold six times more than the latter book. The Beetle was published until 1960. In addition to writing many short tales, Marsh authored about 80 volumes of fiction in the horror, crime, romance, and humor genres. Starting with The Beetle in 2004, many of these have been reissued in the last few years. Robert Aickman was a well-known author of short "strange stories" and the grandson of Marsh. On October 12, 1857, Richard Bernard Heldmann was born in North London, the son of lace manufacturer Emma Marsh (1830-1911) and trader Joseph Heldmann (1827-96). In 1880, Heldmann started releasing fiction in the style of adventure and boys' school tales for magazine publications. The most significant of these was Union Jack, a prestigious weekly journal for boys published in association with writers W.H.G. Kingston (1814-80) and G. A. Henty (1832-1902).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 156
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 206g
• ISBN-13: 9789368094715
• ISBN-10: 9368094713
• Artikelnr.: 73295316