The classic novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1848, is a satirical and witty commentary on English society in the early 19th century, following the lives of two young women as they navigate the ups and downs of their social and personal lives. Meet Miss Amelia Sedley and Miss Becky Sharp who study in Miss Pinkerton's private boarding. Amelia is a daughter of successful businessman. She has a calm character and everybody loves her. Becky is an orphan, daughter of an artist and a French dancer. She is a pretty, clever and speaks French. She lives in Miss Pinkerton's house and while getting an education also works as a teacher of French for younger girls. Amelia and Rebecca are friends, but Amelia is a rich and she can't understand Becky's problems and help her. After the girls have completed private boarding together, Amelia is going to be married to officer Osborn whom she loves him very much. Rebecca has been offered the job of a governess in an aristocratic family, but before starting it, was invited to visit in Amelia's house. Miss Sharp meets Amelia's brother and wants to marry him, but this is impossible... Gilt embossed, bound in fine leather and gold block geometric Art Deco design, 22kt gold-stamped spine accents, distinctive raised spine hubs, specially milled acid-neutral paper, Smyth-sewn pages, gilded page edges. Permanent satin ribbon page-marker. 1981, 678 gilt-edged pages.
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