02381cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000052001122450027001642640051001913000047002423360026002893370026003153380036003415000031003775080063004085201336004715340045018076530032018526530043018846530036019276530021019638560042019849990017020267687UtSlPG20260610133211.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,d1803-187310aLucretia — Volume 03 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-03-01 aThis eBook was produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger a"Lucretia — Volume 03" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a dramatic novel likely written during the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds the tumultuous life of Lucretia, who navigates through betrayal, ambition, and the depths of personal despair, particularly after the revelation of her lover's affections for her sister, Susan. The story tantalizingly examines themes of love, manipulation, and the complexity of human relationships against a backdrop of societal expectations. At the start of the book, the characters are introduced in a critical moment where Lucretia learns of her lover Mainwaring's feelings for her sister Susan. This revelation sparks a whirlwind of emotions, leading her to confront her despair and the looming question of trust in those around her. As she grapples with the dire news, she is guided by Dalibard, a mysterious figure with his own agenda, who encourages her to learn the truth about the situation. The tension mounts as Lucretia faces the potential ruin of her self-worth and future, setting the stage for a story rich in psychological conflict and moral dilemmas. Throughout this opening portion, the emotional stakes are heightened, drawing readers into Lucretia's inner turmoil and the external challenges that threaten to engulf her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aLondon (England) -- Fiction aDetective and mystery stories, English aEnglish fiction -- 19th century aCrime -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7687 c49676d49676