num_pages: 100
description: ""A Beleaguered City"" is a novel written by Mrs. Oliphant, first published in 1880. Set in the fictional town of Carlingford, the story follows the lives of the town's inhabitants as they struggle to survive during a time of economic and social turmoil. The main character, Rachel West, is a young woman who must navigate the challenges of poverty and social inequality while also dealing with her own personal struggles. As the town becomes increasingly divided between the haves and have-nots, Rachel finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and deceit that threatens to tear the community apart. With its vivid portrayal of life in Victorian England and its exploration of themes such as class, gender, and power, ""A Beleaguered City"" is a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers today.A Beleaguered City Being A Narrative of Certain Recent Events in the City of Semur, in the Department of the Haute Bourgogne. A Story of the Seen and the Unseen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: A Beleaguered City
titlecomplete: A Beleaguered City
genres: Gothic, Victorian, Horror, Fiction, 19th Century
ratings_count: 93
places: France, Burgundy, Semur, Burgudy, France
publisher: Kessinger Publishing