The Inner House - Walter Besant
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"The Inner House" by Walter Besant invites readers into the intricate world of Victorian London, where secrets, scandals, and societal expectations collide in the inner sanctums of the legal profession. Set against the backdrop of the bustling city streets and elegant drawing rooms, Besant's novel follows the intertwining fates of the enigmatic lawyer Stephen Langton and the spirited young woman Lucilla Brooke as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and moral integrity. At its core, "The Inner House" is a gripping tale of intrigue and moral reckoning, as Stephen and Lucilla find…mehr

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"The Inner House" by Walter Besant invites readers into the intricate world of Victorian London, where secrets, scandals, and societal expectations collide in the inner sanctums of the legal profession. Set against the backdrop of the bustling city streets and elegant drawing rooms, Besant's novel follows the intertwining fates of the enigmatic lawyer Stephen Langton and the spirited young woman Lucilla Brooke as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and moral integrity. At its core, "The Inner House" is a gripping tale of intrigue and moral reckoning, as Stephen and Lucilla find themselves drawn into a web of deception and betrayal that threatens to unravel their lives and reputations. Through Besant's vivid prose and richly drawn characters, readers are transported to a world of legal intrigue, political machinations, and personal vendettas, where the pursuit of justice often comes at a steep price. As Stephen and Lucilla grapple with the consequences of their actions and confront the darker aspects of human nature, they are forced to confront their own values and beliefs, and to question the true meaning of honor and integrity in a world marked by corruption and compromise. More than just a legal thriller, "The Inner House" is a meditation on the complexities of morality and the enduring power of love and redemption. As readers immerse themselves in Besant's immersive narrative, they are reminded of the timeless truths that lie at the heart of the human experience, and the enduring quest for justice and righteousness in an imperfect world.
Autorenporträt
Walter Besant (1836-1901) was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire and studied at King's College, London. He would later work in higher education at Royal College, Mauritius, where he taught mathematics. During this time, Besant also began his extensive writing career. In 1868 he published Studies in Early French Poetry followed by a fruitful collaboration with James Rice, which produced Ready-money Mortiboy (1872), and The Golden Butterfly (1876). Besant's career spanned genres and mediums including fiction, non-fiction, plays and various collections.