At Society's Expense, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A sharp social drama set among a changing class of reformers and misplaced loyalties
In a bleak north-country town, two young women seek shelter and a new path after trouble and poverty pull them into the town’s light and glare. From the shadowed lanes of Warren Common to the bustling streets near a reformatory, the story follows their choices, the cost of survival, and the pull of loyalty and love in a world of money, power, and reputation.

This edition traces the early chapters of a larger social portrait, where earnest efforts to improve rural life collide with personal histories, old debts, and the relentless pressure of public opinion. The scenes blend intimate character study with a broader look at how a community votes with its sympathy and its headlines.

- Explore a world of rival ambitions, candid conversations, and shifting friendships among tenacious locals and visiting reformers.
- Meet Beatrice, Helen, Gertrude, Philip, and the others as they navigate secrets, social expectations, and the urge to do good in imperfect ways.
- See how philanthropy, journalism, and family ties intertwine to shape personal destinies and public perception.
- Experience a blend of suspense, moral tension, and vivid rural-urban contrasts that define this period.

Ideal for readers who enjoy Victorian-era social realism, complex character dynamics, and stories about community, reform, and aspiration.

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