The Precipice

The Precipice

Elia W. Peattie / Elia WPeattie

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9780548460375
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The Precipice is a gripping novel by Elia W. Peattie that explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions. The story follows the lives of two young women, Mary and Alice, who come from vastly different backgrounds but are brought together by a shared love of art.Mary is a talented artist from a wealthy family who has always been sheltered from the harsh realities of the world. Alice, on the other hand, is a working-class girl who has had to fight for everything she has. Despite their differences, the two women become close friends and support each other through the challenges of life.As the story unfolds, Mary and Alice are faced with a series of difficult choices that will determine the course of their lives. They must navigate the treacherous waters of love, family, and societal expectations, all while trying to stay true to themselves.Peattie’s writing is both beautiful and thought-provoking, and she skillfully weaves together themes of class, gender, and identity to create a powerful and moving story. The Precipice is a timeless tale of friendship, love, and the struggle to find one’s place in the world.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.

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