Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803-1873 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 04" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton is a novel set in the Victorian era, likely written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around themes of love, ambition, and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters, as they navigate personal relationships and societal expectations. In this installment of the series, the protagonist, Maltravers, grapples with feelings of isolation and regret while he contemplates the fate of his ancestral home, Burleigh. His interactions with characters like Lord Vargrave and Evelyn Cameron reveal the complexities of love and social status. As Maltravers confronts his past and the shadows of his decisions, particularly regarding a traumatic experience with a woman named Florence, he is drawn into a web of emotional entanglements that includes the spirited conversation about marriage and expectations with his friend Cleveland. The narrative explores Maltravers' attempts to balance his literary ambitions with his obligations as a landowner, ultimately questioning the true nature of happiness and fulfillment in a rapidly changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-01-01 Produced by Dagny, and by David Widger Original publication data not identified English fiction -- 19th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9766 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9766 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133235.0 9766