Clifford Gray: A Romance Of Modern Life (1881)

By William Money Hardinge

Book Overview

Clifford Gray: A Romance Of Modern Life is a novel written by William Money Hardinge and was first published in 1881. The book is a love story that revolves around the life of the protagonist, Clifford Gray, who is a young and ambitious lawyer living in London. The story is set in the late 19th century, a time when social norms and values were rapidly changing, and modern life was beginning to take shape.The novel opens with Clifford Gray's chance encounter with a beautiful young woman named Edith, who he immediately falls in love with. However, their romance is complicated by the fact that Edith is already engaged to another man, a wealthy and influential businessman named Lord Charles.As Clifford tries to win Edith's heart, he becomes embroiled in a series of events that threaten to destroy his career and reputation. He is accused of embezzlement and faces a trial that could ruin his life. Meanwhile, Edith is torn between her love for Clifford and her loyalty to her fianc�����.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, social class, and morality. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in Victorian London, with its bustling streets, fashionable parties, and strict social codes.Overall, Clifford Gray: A Romance Of Modern Life is a captivating tale of love and sacrifice that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical romance and drama.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: 1436808332
• ISBN13: 9781436808330
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"