Publisher's Synopsis
The Lake is a novel written by George Moore, a renowned Irish novelist, poet, and playwright. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Marcella, who is torn between two men - her husband, Robert, and her lover, George. Marcella is a wealthy and beautiful woman who is unhappy in her marriage to Robert, a successful businessman who is more interested in his work than his wife.George, on the other hand, is a struggling artist who is deeply in love with Marcella. The two begin an affair, and Marcella finds herself torn between her love for George and her duty to her husband and family. As the story unfolds, Marcella's relationships with both men become increasingly complicated, and she must make a difficult decision about her future.Moore's writing style is elegant and sophisticated, and he explores themes of love, duty, and morality in a nuanced and thought-provoking way. The Lake is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its complex characters and timeless themes.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.
