Playing With Fire (1914) - Amelia Edith Barr Huddleston

""Playing with Fire"" is a novel written by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr and published in 1914. The story is set in the early 1900s and revolves around the life of a young woman named Margaret Tudor, who is born into a wealthy family in England. Margaret is a headstrong and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the expectations of society.As the story progresses, Margaret falls in love with a man named John Charteris, who is a talented artist and a member of the working class. Despite their different social backgrounds, Margaret and John begin a passionate affair, which ultimately leads to a scandal that threatens to ruin Margaret's reputation and her family's standing in society.The novel explores themes of love, class, and social expectations, and it offers a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th-century England. Through Margaret's struggles and triumphs, the book provides a powerful commentary on the constraints of society and the importance of following one's heart.Overall, ""Playing with Fire"" is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the British aristocracy and the challenges faced by those who dared to challenge its norms and conventions.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.

EAN: 9781437123968