À Wildbad, un premier Allan Armadale fait adresser à son fils, encore en bas âge, une lettre, porteuse d'un terrible secret, à lui remettre à sa majorité. Puis vingt ans plus tard, deux Allan, le blond et le brun, se lient d'amitié alors que tout devrait les séparer. Alan, le blond, hérite du domaine familial et, surgissant du passé, une femme, belle, manipulatrice et arriviste, mais si humaine dans sa vengeance, scellera le destin d'Allan, le brun, et de son cousin, le blond...
This large print edition features easy-to-read text of Collins's classic work, making it accessible to a wider audience. The focus on readability enhances the experience of engaging with the timeless themes and intricate storytelling that define Collins's writing. Ideal for readers who appreciate classic literature but may struggle with smaller fonts, this edition ensures that the beauty of the prose is enjoyed without strain.
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Collins to Fitzgerald: The Five Foot Shelf of Classics, Vol. XLI (in 51 Volumes)
This extensive 51-volume collection features seminal writings in literature, philosophy, history, and mythology, curated by Charles William Eliot, Harvard's longest-serving president. Known as "Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf," it embodies his vision that a fundamental liberal education can be achieved through a carefully selected anthology. Originally published between 1909 and 1917 as the "Harvard Classics," the set aims to provide readers with a comprehensive foundation of essential texts that fit within a five-foot bookshelf.
Set against a backdrop of mystery and longing, the story follows a girl adopted by the Blyths after being rescued from a cruel circus owner. Having lost her hearing due to an accident, she grapples with her unknown origins. Central to her identity is a cherished bracelet made of brown hair, marked with the initials MG, which the Blyths protect from prying eyes. This precious item symbolizes her connection to a past shrouded in secrecy and the fear of being reclaimed by her unknown family.
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series, aimed at reviving public domain literature in print. TREDITION supports non-profit literary projects and donates part of the proceeds from sales, allowing readers to help preserve remarkable works of world literature.