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💎 In a world of silk and diamonds, who's conning whom?
In The Duchess and the Jeweller, Virginia Woolf spins a taut, glittering tale about Oliver Bacon, London's most fashionable jeweller, who has risen from rags to riches. When the Duchess of Lambourne, a symbol of fading aristocracy, arrives with a suspiciously convenient offer, a psychological battle unfolds—one of class, ego, and hidden motives.
Told in Woolf's signature stream-of-consciousness style, this short story is both a character portrait and a subtle critique of materialism and social pretense. In just a few pages, Woolf masterfully reveals the fragile power plays between wealth and status, truth and illusion.
📚 Why this story is a hidden gem:
A brilliant example of modernist storytelling in short form
Explores greed, manipulation, and class anxiety with elegance
Showcases Woolf's mastery of interior monologue and layered meaning
A thought-provoking read for fans of psychological fiction and social satire
📚 Perfect for readers who enjoy:
Short fiction with depth and literary elegance
Modernist prose and social critique
Stories of moral conflict and internal tension
Classic literature with rich symbolic meaning
📚 What readers are saying:
"A tight, sparkling piece of social commentary—Woolf at her most clever." – Modernist Fiction Review
"Brief but biting. It leaves you thinking long after the final line." – Amazon Reviewer
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