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    Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 04
    Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 04
    Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 04
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    Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 04

    By Edward Bulwer Lytton

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    Edward Bulwer-Lytton was a well known English novelist in the 19th century, and he's been immortalized for coining famous phrases like  "pursuit of the almighty dollar" and "the pen is mightier than the sword".


    In addition to being a politician, he wrote across all genres, from horror stories to historical fiction and action titles.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKrill Press
    Release dateJan 12, 2016
    ISBN9781518368301
    Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 04
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    Edward Bulwer Lytton

    Edward Bulwer-Lytton, engl. Romanschriftsteller und Politiker, ist bekannt geworden durch seine populären historischen/metaphysischen und unvergleichlichen Romane wie „Zanoni“, „Rienzi“, „Die letzten Tage von Pompeji“ und „Das kommende Geschlecht“. Ihm wird die Mitgliedschaft in der sagenumwobenen Gemeinschaft der Rosenkreuzer nachgesagt. 1852 wurde er zum Kolonialminister von Großbritannien ernannt.

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      Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 04 - Edward Bulwer Lytton

      ALICE, OR THE MYSTERIES — BOOK 04

      ..................

      Edward Bulwer-Lytton

      YURITA PRESS

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      This book is a work of fiction; its contents are wholly imagined.

      All rights reserved. Aside from brief quotations for media coverage and reviews, no part of this book may be reproduced or distributed in any form without the author’s permission. Thank you for supporting authors and a diverse, creative culture by purchasing this book and complying with copyright laws.

      Copyright © 2016 by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      BOOK IV.

      CHAPTER I.

      CHAPTER II.

      CHAPTER III.

      CHAPTER IV.

      CHAPTER V.

      CHAPTER VI.

      CHAPTER VII.

      CHAPTER VIII.

      CHAPTER IX.

      CHAPTER X.

      Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 04

      By

      Edward Bulwer-Lytton

      Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 04

      Published by Yurita Press

      New York City, NY

      First published circa 1873

      Copyright © Yurita Press, 2015

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      BOOK IV.

      ..................

      A virtuous woman is man’s greatest pride.—SIMONIDES.

      CHAPTER I.

      ..................

      HAMMOND: Elegies.

      TWO or three days after the interview between Lord Vargrave and Maltravers, the solitude of Burleigh was relieved by the arrival of Mr. Cleveland. The good old gentleman, when free from attacks of the gout, which were now somewhat more frequent than formerly, was the same cheerful and intelligent person as ever. Amiable, urbane, accomplished, and benevolent, there was just enough worldliness in Cleveland’s nature to make his views sensible as far as they went, but to bound their scope. Everything he said was so rational; and yet, to an imaginative person, his conversation was unsatisfactory, and his philosophy somewhat chilling.

      I cannot say how pleased and surprised I am at your care of the fine old place, said he to Maltravers, as, leaning on his cane and his ci-devant pupil’s arm, he loitered observantly through the grounds; I see everywhere the presence of the Master.

      And certainly the praise was deserved. The gardens were now in order, the dilapidated fences were repaired, the weeds no longer encumbered the walks. Nature was just assisted and relieved by Art, without being oppressed by too officious a service from her handmaid. In the house itself some suitable and appropriate repairs and decorations—with such articles of furniture as combined modern comfort with the ancient and picturesque shapes of a former fashion—had redeemed the mansion from all appearance of dreariness and neglect; while still was left to its quaint halls and chambers the character which belonged to their architecture and associations. It was surprising how much a little exercise of simple taste had effected.

      I am glad you approve what I have done, said Maltravers. I know not how it was, but the desolation of the place when I returned to it reproached me. We contract friendship with places as with human beings, and fancy they have claims upon us; at least, that is my weakness.

      And an amiable one it is, too,—I share it. As for me, I look upon Temple Grove as a fond husband upon a fair wife. I am always anxious to adorn it, and as proud of its beauty as if it could understand and thank me for my partial admiration. When I leave you I intend going to Paris, for the purpose of attending a sale of the pictures and effects of M. de ——-. These auctions are to me what a jeweller’s shop is to a lover; but then, Ernest, I am an old bachelor.

      And I, too, am an Arcadian, said Maltravers, with a smile.

      Ah, but you are not too old for repentance. Burleigh now requires nothing but a mistress.

      Perhaps it may soon receive that addition. I am yet undecided whether I shall sell it.

      "Sell it! sell Burleigh!—the last memorial of your mother’s ancestry! the classic retreat of the graceful

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