A Terrible Temptation: A Story of To-Day: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
A Terrible Temptation: A Story of To-Day: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
A Terrible Temptation: A Story of To-Day is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Reade, Charles (1814–1884).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Terrible Temptation: A Story of To-Day
- Author credits: Reade, Charles (1814–1884)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- England -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
