Bücher von Oliver Madox Hueffer

Hunt The Slipper: A Novel, written by Oliver Madox Hueffer and published in 1914, is a story set in the early 20th century, revolving around the lives of a group of wealthy and aristocratic individuals in England. The novel follows the lives of the two main characters, Sir Nicholas Thormonde and his friend, Captain Richard Arden, as they navigate through the complexities of their social lives, relationships, and personal struggles.Sir Nicholas, a wealthy and respected member of society, is engaged to Lady Diana Wyverne, a beautiful and charming woman who is admired by many. However, their relationship is put to the test when Sir Nicholas meets and falls in love with a young and unconventional woman named Sybil Castlebar, who challenges his traditional views and values.Meanwhile, Captain Richard Arden, who is also in love with Lady Diana, struggles with his own personal demons and the guilt of a past mistake that haunts him. As the story unfolds, the characters' lives become intertwined in a web of secrets, betrayals, and unexpected twists.Hunt The Slipper: A Novel is a tale of love, passion, and societal expectations, set against the backdrop of a changing England. With vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings, the novel provides a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and privileged in early 20th century England, and the challenges they faced in a rapidly changing world.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.