02371cam a22003133u 4500 7895 UtSlPG 20260610133214.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Reade, Charles, 1814-1884 A Terrible Temptation: A Story of To-Day Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Terrible_Temptation Release date is 2005-04-01 Produced by James Rusk, and David Widger "A Terrible Temptation: A Story of To-Day" by Charles Reade is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the lives of two main characters: Richard Bassett, a disinherited man burdened by familial grievances and longing for revenge against his cousin, Sir Charles Bassett, and Bella Bruce, a beautiful young woman caught between the affections of these two men. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and social standing in a world defined by wealth and inheritance. The opening of the novel introduces us to the dynamic between Richard Bassett and Bella Bruce, establishing Richard's complicated feelings of both love and bitterness regarding his cousin, Sir Charles, who he believes has wronged him. The setting in an elegant morning-room paints a vivid backdrop for their interaction, filled with subtle tension as Richard's inner turmoil clashes with Bella's charm. As their conversation unfolds, it becomes evident that Richard is struggling with deep-seated resentment, particularly regarding his disinheritance, while Bella's gentle demeanor provides a stark contrast to his volatile emotions. The chapter sets the stage for ensuing conflicts, both romantic and personal, revealing how the characters’ lives intertwine against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7895 49880 49880