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The Impending Sword: A Novel (Vol. 2 of 3)

By Edmund Yates
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A travelling theatre company prepares to sail abroad, with its manager arranging cast, costumes, and publicity while performers navigate social expectations and private anxieties. Scenes at a bustling port hotel show banquets, reporters, and the bustle of embarkation, where public gaiety conceals private tensions. Interleaved personal writing reveals an actress's domestic longing and impatience during enforced waiting. The narrative then shifts to a criminal episode that disrupts the company’s plans, bringing startling news, investigations, and consequences that test loyalties and reputations among the party.

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Edmund Yates

Edmund Yates was a 19th-century English novelist and playwright known for his contributions to the genre of domestic fiction. His works often explore themes of social class and personal relationships within the context of Victorian society. Among his notable novels is "A Righted Wrong," a three-volume narrative that delves into the complexities of human emotions and moral dilemmas. Yates also wrote "Black Sheep" and "Kissing the Rod," both of which reflect his keen observations of contemporary life. His storytelling is characterized by a blend of humor and pathos, making him a significant figure in the literary landscape of his time.

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