A Great Sensation V1 (1862)

By Edward Heneage Dering

Book Overview

""A Great Sensation V1"" is a novel written by Edward Heneage Dering and published in 1862. The story is set in England and revolves around the lives of two families, the Mertons and the Thorntons. The Mertons are a wealthy family who live in a grand estate, while the Thorntons are a middle-class family who live in a modest house. The novel explores the relationships between the members of these families and the social dynamics of the time.The main character of the novel is Miss Merton, the daughter of the wealthy Merton family. She is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is courted by several suitors, including Mr. Thornton, the son of the middle-class Thornton family. The novel follows the romantic relationships between Miss Merton and her suitors, as well as the conflicts that arise between the two families.Throughout the novel, Dering explores themes of class, wealth, and love. He portrays the societal norms of the time and how they impact the lives of the characters. The novel is also a commentary on the changing social landscape of England during the mid-19th century.Overall, ""A Great Sensation V1"" is a classic Victorian novel that provides insight into the social and cultural norms of the time. It is a compelling story that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and romance novels.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436729874
• ISBN13: 9781436729871
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"