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Set against the backdrop of late eighteenth-century England, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of three notable figures amid political turmoil and societal change. Eliza Farren, a prominent actress, seeks acceptance in elite circles, while Lord Derby grapples with public ridicule over his unfulfilled courtship. Meanwhile, Anne Damer, a sculptor with a controversial reputation, complicates Eliza's ambitions. As political tensions rise and personal relationships strain, the characters navigate a world where appearances are deceiving and alliances can be perilous.
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Life Mask, Emma Donoghue
- Language
- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Life Mask
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Emma Donoghue
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 666
- ISBN13
- 9780156032643
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of late eighteenth-century England, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of three notable figures amid political turmoil and societal change. Eliza Farren, a prominent actress, seeks acceptance in elite circles, while Lord Derby grapples with public ridicule over his unfulfilled courtship. Meanwhile, Anne Damer, a sculptor with a controversial reputation, complicates Eliza's ambitions. As political tensions rise and personal relationships strain, the characters navigate a world where appearances are deceiving and alliances can be perilous.