Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Format
ePUB 3
Kopierschutz
Nein
Family Sharing
Ja
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
17.03.2026
Verlag
CLXBXSeitenzahl
907 (Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
876 KB
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9782597533246
Hard Cash by Charles Reade is a gripping Victorian novel that combines social critique, psychological tension, and dramatic storytelling to expose the injustices of institutional power and financial corruption. First published in the 19th century, the novel offers a compelling examination of greed, deception, and the misuse of authority within both the financial and medical worlds.
At the center of the narrative is Alfred Hardie, a young man of integrity who becomes entangled in a web of fraud and manipulation orchestrated by those closest to him. As financial ambitions and deceit spiral out of control, Alfred finds himself wrongfully confined in a private asylum-an experience that reveals the alarming ease with which individuals could be stripped of their freedom under the guise of mental illness.
Through vivid and often unsettling scenes, Reade sheds light on the harsh realities of asylum practices of the time, raising questions about sanity, justice, and the abuse of institutional systems. The novel also follows the determined efforts of those who seek to uncover the truth and restore justice, highlighting themes of resilience, loyalty, and moral courage.
Blending suspense with social commentary, Hard Cash stands as both an engaging narrative and a powerful critique of the structures that enable exploitation and injustice. Charles Reade's vivid storytelling and commitment to reform make this novel a thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers interested in history, ethics, and the complexities of human behavior.
At the center of the narrative is Alfred Hardie, a young man of integrity who becomes entangled in a web of fraud and manipulation orchestrated by those closest to him. As financial ambitions and deceit spiral out of control, Alfred finds himself wrongfully confined in a private asylum-an experience that reveals the alarming ease with which individuals could be stripped of their freedom under the guise of mental illness.
Through vivid and often unsettling scenes, Reade sheds light on the harsh realities of asylum practices of the time, raising questions about sanity, justice, and the abuse of institutional systems. The novel also follows the determined efforts of those who seek to uncover the truth and restore justice, highlighting themes of resilience, loyalty, and moral courage.
Blending suspense with social commentary, Hard Cash stands as both an engaging narrative and a powerful critique of the structures that enable exploitation and injustice. Charles Reade's vivid storytelling and commitment to reform make this novel a thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers interested in history, ethics, and the complexities of human behavior.
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