IN THE LION''S DEN - THE HOUSE OF FALCONER

• Date de parution : 01/08/2020
• Editeur : Harper Collins Uk
• EAN : 9780008242503
• Série : (-)
• Support : Papier

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• Genre : Littérature étrangère
• Thème : Littérature anglaise
• Prix littéraire(s) : (-)

From the bestselling author of A Woman of Substance , a page-turning epic Victorian historical family saga. London 1889: Victorian London is a place of wealth, privilege and poverty, a city of extremes. For James Falconer, who grew up as a barrow boy on a London market, it is a city of... Voir plus

From the bestselling author of A Woman of Substance , a page-turning epic Victorian historical family saga. London 1889: Victorian London is a place of wealth, privilege and poverty, a city of extremes. For James Falconer, who grew up as a barrow boy on a London market, it is a city of opportunity. Working his way up Henry Malvern''s trading company in Piccadilly, James faces fraud and betrayal. A fierce rivalry develops with Henry''s daughter and heir Alexis - but their animosity masks a powerful attraction. Embarking on a love affair with the daughter of Russian emigres, James''s life begins to transform. But as treachery and danger threaten, a secret comes to light that will change his life forever. James must decide where his future lies - with Henry Malvern or following his own dream... Gripping, dramatic and bringing the England of Queen Victoria and the British Empire vividly to life, In the Lion''s Den is a sweeping historical epic from one of our finest storytellers, creator of A Woman of Substance .