Publisher's Synopsis
The Indiscretion of the Duchess is a novel written by Anthony Hope that tells the story of two ladies, a nobleman, and a necklace. The Duchess of Datchet, a wealthy and beautiful woman, becomes entangled in a scandalous affair with Lord Henry Norland, a notorious womanizer. Meanwhile, Lady Mary Carlisle, a virtuous and loyal friend of the Duchess, tries to uncover the truth behind the Duchess's indiscretions. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the necklace in question is at the center of the scandal, and the characters' lives are forever changed by their involvement with it. This novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue set in the high society of Victorian England.1894. Hope was a barrister who gave up the law after the success of his novel The Prisoner of Zenda. This book begins: In accordance with many most excellent precedents, I might begin by claiming the sympathy due to an orphan alone in the world. I might even summon my unguided childhood and the absence of parental training to excuse my faults and extenuate my indiscretions. But the sympathy which I should thus gain would be achieved, I fear, by something very like false pretenses. For my solitary state sat very lightly upon me-the sad events which caused it being softened by the influence of time and habit-and had the recommendation of leaving me, not only free to manage my own life as I please, but also possessed of a competence which added power to my freedom. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
