Excerpt: ...Maltravers is capable of-for I have seen him testify it to another. "But," added Lumley, quickly, and as if afraid he had said too much, "Lord Saxingham is looking out for me to make up his whist-table. I go to-morrow-when shall you be in town?" "In the course of the week," said poor Florence mechanically; and Lumley walked away. In another moment, Maltravers, who had been more observant than he seemed, joined her where she sat. "Dear Florence," said he, tenderly, "you look pale-I fear you are not so well this ...
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Excerpt: ...Maltravers is capable of-for I have seen him testify it to another. "But," added Lumley, quickly, and as if afraid he had said too much, "Lord Saxingham is looking out for me to make up his whist-table. I go to-morrow-when shall you be in town?" "In the course of the week," said poor Florence mechanically; and Lumley walked away. In another moment, Maltravers, who had been more observant than he seemed, joined her where she sat. "Dear Florence," said he, tenderly, "you look pale-I fear you are not so well this evening." "No affectation of an interest you do not feel, pray," said Florence, with a scornful lip but swimming eyes. "Do not feel, Florence!" "It is the first time, at least, that you have observed whether I am well or ill. But it is no matter." "My dear Florence, -why this tone?-how have I offended you? Has Lumley said-" "Nothing but in your praise. Oh, be not afraid, you are one of those of whom all speak highly. But do not let me detain you here; let us join our host-you have left him alone." Lady Florence waited for no reply, nor did Maltravers attempt to detain her. He looked pained, and when she turned round to catch a glance, that she hoped would be reproachful, he was gone. Lady Florence became nervous and uneasy, talked she knew not what, and laughed hysterically. She, however, deceived Cleveland into the notion that she was in the best possible spirits. By and by she rose, and passed through the suite of rooms: her heart was with Maltravers-still he was not visible. At length she entered the conservatory, and there she observed him, through the open casements, walking slowly, with folded arms, upon the moonlit lawn. There was a short struggle in her breast between woman's pride and woman's love; the last conquered, and she joined him. "Forgive me, Ernest," she said, extending her hand, "I was to blame." Ernest kissed the fair hand, and answered touchingly: "Florence, you have the power to wound me, be forbearing in...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Clean text; age toned; light foxing; edges worn; spine splitting; binding loose; Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN:
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None. Very Good Indeed. A lovely leather bound copy of Edward Bulwer-Lytton's 'Ernest Maltravers', the first major European novel to be translated into Japanese under the tile 'Karyu shunwa' in 1879. Edward Bulwer-Lytton was a renowned and incredibly popular English writer, commonly remembered for coining the phrases "the great unwashed", "pursuit of the almighty dollar", and "the pen is mightier than the sword". This copy is undated, dated using Copac. A 'New Edition'. This copy contains 'The First Part of Ernest Maltravers'. In a half crushed morocco binding with marbled boards, endpapers, and textblock. Externally slightly rubbed to extremities and head and tail of spine. Slight fading to spine and marking. Rear hinge strained to rear endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages age toned but bright and clean, with just the odd light spot to the occasional page. Very Good Indeed.
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Very Good in None Issued jacket. Half leather to marbled boards with matching marbles endpages and text-block. Spine illustrated with decorations in gilt making six parts. [Part of a collection, unnumbered volume]. Bindings very tight. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate handling wear. Tissue-guarded frontispiece. 8.75 inches tall. [Lord Lytton] (1803-1873), was an English novelist, poet, playwright, and politician. He was immensely popular with the reading public and wrote a stream of bestselling novels which earned him a considerable fortune. He coined the phrases "the great unwashed", "pursuit of the almighty dollar", "the pen is mightier than the sword", "dweller on the threshold", and the well-known opening line "It was a dark and stormy night". [wiki]