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by Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli
TANCRED - OR - THE NEW CRUSADE
By Benjamin Disraeli
TANCRED - OR - THE NEW CRUSADE
By Benjamin Disraeli
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
In a tucked‑away corner of London, where the polished avenues of Piccadilly give way to quiet mews and modest courtyards, a world of refined domesticity thrives. Here the wives of butlers, retired footmen, and diligent cooks live in modest comforts, their evenings humming with the soft rustle of carriage wheels and the distant echo of aristocratic balls. By day the district exudes a serene, almost genteel calm, while the night awakens a subtle bustle that mirrors the larger society it quietly serves.
Into this concealed society steps a young gentleman, driven by an idealistic spirit that feels out of step with the genteel complacency around him. He becomes fascinated by the lives of those who labor behind the grand houses, seeing in their modest aspirations a cause worth defending. As he navigates the delicate balance between duty and desire, his newfound purpose hints at a personal crusade that may reshape his view of honor, love, and the social order.
Language
en
Duration
~16 hours (928K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2006-12-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1804–1881
Twice prime minister of Britain and famous for his battles with William Gladstone, he was also a bestselling novelist with a gift for wit, drama, and big political ideas. His life joined parliament, empire, and literature in a way few writers ever matched.
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