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In "Pelham" Edward Bulwer-Lytton recounts the story of Henry Pelham, who falls in love with his best friend’s sister. When his friend becomes the target of a murder accusation, Henry must investigate to find the real killer and secure his own future and love. The novel provides a vivid portrait of upper‑class manners, habits, and lifestyles in the first half of the 19th century.
First publish date: 1828
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton
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