The Impending Sword V2: A Novel is a historical fiction novel written by Edmund Hodgson Yates and originally published in 1874. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of several characters from different social classes in London. The main character, Arthur Constant, is a young man who is caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal as he tries to navigate his way through society. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters including a wealthy heiress, a struggling artist, and a corrupt politician. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. The Impending Sword V2: A Novel is the second volume in a series and is a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.In Three Volumes.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.