""The Sword of Damocles: A Story of New York Life"" by Anna Katharine Green is a departure from her well-known detective mysteries. This novel dives deep into the intricate societal tapestry of New York City during the late 19th century. The narrative unfurls the complexities of family, love, societal expectations, and the weight of public opinion. At its heart is a tale of two lovers facing obstacles that challenge their bond. Green's evocative descriptions and keen observations create a vivid backdrop, showcasing the morals, ambitions, and pretensions of the New York elite. As is characteristic of Green's works, the plot is skillfully developed, with layers of intrigue and emotion, keeping the reader deeply engrossed till the end.Renowned for her detective stories, in ""The Sword of Damocles,"" Anna Katharine Green demonstrates her versatility as a writer, adeptly capturing the intricacies of human relationships and the societal structures of her time.
""The Sword of Damocles: A Story of New York Life"" by Anna Katharine Green is a departure from her well-known detective mysteries. This novel dives deep into the intricate societal tapestry of New York City during the late 19th century. The narrative unfurls the complexities of family, love, societal expectations, and the weight of public opinion. At its heart is a tale of two lovers facing obstacles that challenge their bond. Green's evocative descriptions and keen observations create a vivid backdrop, showcasing the morals, ambitions, and pretensions of the New York elite. As is characteristic of Green's works, the plot is skillfully developed, with layers of intrigue and emotion, keeping the reader deeply engrossed till the end.Renowned for her detective stories, in ""The Sword of Damocles,"" Anna Katharine Green demonstrates her versatility as a writer, adeptly capturing the intricacies of human relationships and the societal structures of her time.
“The Sword of Damocles - A Story of New York Life” is an 1881 detective novel by Anne Katherine Green. The third instalment of Green's detective series featuring Mr. Gryce, “The Sword of Damocles” is...
The Sword of Damocles - a story of New York life is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research...
Title: The Sword of Damocles. [A novel.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest...
This thrilling historical novel recounts the life and adventures of Dionysius the Elder, ancient Greek tyrant of Syracuse. As he rises to power and faces various challenges to his rule, he is plagued...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks,...
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