A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day

by Charles Reade

Overview

A Terrible Temptation: A Story of To-Day is a novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, social status, and the complexities of familial relationships. The story revolves around a man who, disinherited and consumed by bitterness towards his cousin, seeks revenge while also grappling with his feelings of love for a young woman caught between the two men. The narrative delves into the tensions created by social standing and inheritance, highlighting how these factors influence personal desires and actions. At the start of the novel, the dynamic between the man and the young woman is introduced, with his inner conflict about his disinheritance and resentment towards his cousin clashing with her charm and gentleness. The tension between them builds as their interactions reveal the emotional turmoil beneath the surface, setting the stage for a series of romantic and personal conflicts. As the story unfolds, it explores the destructive impact of bitterness and revenge on relationships, and how love and social expectations collide, shaping the characters' fates. The novel offers a poignant reflection on the power of inheritance, the weight of personal grievances, and the complexities of human emotions in the face of societal pressures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789369079957
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	01/03/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	703 KB

About the Author

Charles Reade, a British novelist and dramatist, is best known for his work The Cloister and the Hearth. Charles Reade was born in Ipsden, Oxfordshire, to John Reade and Anne Marie Scott-Waring. He had at least four brothers. He received his B.A. from Magdalen College, Oxford, in 1835, and later became a fellow of the college. He then became dean of arts and vice-president, and in 1847 he received his D.C.L degree. His name was entered at Lincoln's Inn in 1836; he was chosen a Vinerian Fellow in 1842 and admitted to the bar in 1843. He maintained his fellowship at Magdalen throughout his life, but after receiving his degree, he spent the majority of his time in London. William Winwood Reade, the prominent historian, was his nephew. Reade began his writing career as a dramatist, and he elected to list "dramatist" first on his tombstone. As an author, he was always aware of the stage effect in scenes, settings, and conversation. His first comedy, The Ladies' Battle, debuted at the Olympic Theatre in May 1851. It was succeeded by Angela (1851), A Village Tale (1852), The Lost Husband (1852), and Gold (1853).