The Peril Of A Lie: A Novel (1899)

By Alice M Dale

Book Overview

The Peril of a Lie is a novel written by Alice M. Dale and published in 1899. The story revolves around the main character, Ruth, who tells a lie that spirals out of control and leads to devastating consequences. Ruth is a young woman who has always been honest and upright, but when she tells a lie to protect her friend, she finds herself caught in a web of deceit that threatens to destroy her reputation and her relationships.As the lie grows and becomes more complicated, Ruth finds herself struggling to keep up with the lies she has told and the people she has deceived. She begins to feel guilty and ashamed of what she has done, but is too afraid to come clean and face the consequences.Throughout the novel, Ruth must navigate the challenges of keeping her lie hidden while also dealing with the guilt and shame that come with it. She must also confront the people she has hurt and try to make amends for her actions.The Peril of a Lie is a powerful exploration of the consequences of dishonesty and the importance of honesty and integrity. It is a cautionary tale that reminds us of the dangers of lying and the importance of taking responsibility for our actions.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: 1167220382
• ISBN13: 9781167220388
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"