A Terrible Temptation

""A Terrible Temptation"" is a novel written by Charles Reade. The story follows the life of a young woman named Rachel West, who is forced to leave her home in England and move to Australia with her father. Rachel's father dies soon after their arrival, leaving her alone in a new and unfamiliar country. She is taken in by a wealthy family, the Vennings, who offer her a job as a governess for their children. Rachel quickly becomes close with the Vennings, particularly with the eldest son, George.However, Rachel's life takes a dark turn when she is accused of stealing from the Vennings. Despite her protests of innocence, Rachel is fired and forced to leave the Vennings' home. She is left to fend for herself in a harsh and unforgiving world, and soon falls in with a group of criminals who teach her how to steal and deceive.As Rachel becomes more deeply involved in a life of crime, she must confront the terrible temptation that threatens to consume her. Will she be able to resist the allure of a life of easy money and excitement, or will she succumb to the dark forces that threaten to destroy her?""A Terrible Temptation"" is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores themes of temptation, morality, and redemption. Reade's vivid descriptions of life in Australia in the mid-19th century provide a rich backdrop for the story, and his nuanced portrayal of Rachel's struggles make her a compelling and relatable protagonist.Terror-stricken, and pale as death, Lady Bassett never lost her head for a moment. Indeed, she showed unexpected fire; she sent off coachman and grooms to scour the country and rouse the gentry to help her; she gave them money, and told them not to come back till they had found Sir Charles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.