The Fascinating Mrs. Halton (1910)

By E.F. Benson

Book Overview

""The Fascinating Mrs. Halton"" is a novel written by Edward Frederic Benson and first published in 1910. The story follows the life of a young woman named Maud Halton, who is married to a wealthy but dull businessman. Maud is bored with her life and longs for excitement and adventure. When she meets a charming and mysterious man named Mr. Bulteel, she becomes infatuated with him and begins to lead a double life. As Maud's relationship with Mr. Bulteel deepens, she becomes increasingly reckless and her actions threaten to destroy her marriage and reputation. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of pursuing one's desires at any cost. Benson's writing is known for its wit and humor, and ""The Fascinating Mrs. Halton"" is no exception. It is a captivating and entertaining read that offers a glimpse into the social mores and attitudes of early 20th century England.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: 1165792362
• ISBN13: 9781165792368
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"