Daniel Deronda

George Eliot
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A beautiful young woman stands poised over the gambling tables in an expensive hotel. She is aware of, and resents, the gaze of an unusual young man, a stranger, who seems to judge her, and find her wanting. The encounter will change her life. The strange young man is Daniel Deronda, brought up with his own origins shrouded in mystery, searching for a compelling outlet for his singular talents and remarkable capacity for empathy. Deronda's destiny will change the lives of many.
Genres: ClassicsFiction19th CenturyVictorianHistorical FictionLiteratureBritish LiteratureNovelsRomanceJewish
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