The Devil's Cradle (1918)

By Alfred Sidgwick, Cecily Wilhelmine Sidgwick, Mrs. Alfred (Cecily) Sidgwick

Book Overview

The Devil's Cradle is a novel written by Cecily Ullmann Sidgwick and published in 1918. The story is set in England during the First World War and revolves around the character of Miss Mary Acton, a young woman who is caught between her loyalty to her country and her love for a German man named Karl von Deinim.As the war rages on, Mary is forced to confront the harsh realities of the conflict and the prejudices that come with it. She struggles to reconcile her feelings for Karl with the growing hostility towards Germans in England, and finds herself torn between her heart and her duty to her country.As the plot unfolds, Mary becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger, as she discovers that Karl is not who he seems to be. She must navigate a complex web of secrets and lies, and decide where her loyalties truly lie.The Devil's Cradle is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and espionage, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in world history. It is a powerful exploration of the human cost of war, and the difficult choices that individuals must make in times of conflict.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: 1104386798
• ISBN13: 9781104386795
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"