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Eve's Ransom

George Gissing

Editorial: Bu Classics Books

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Sinopsis

Hilliard, a man trapped in a mundane existence, unexpectedly comes into money and decides to "live" for a year, setting his sights on the enigmatic Eve Madeley. A complex dance of gratitude, debt, and unrequited affection unfolds as he attempts to rescue her from her own past. This is a subtle, melancholic study of love's transactional nature and the elusive pursuit of happiness.
Disponible desde: 05/03/2026.
Longitud de impresión: 218 páginas.

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