The Duchess and the Jeweller: A Sharp Tale of Vanity and Class by Virginia Woolf

💎 Deceit sparkles in high society. In The Duchess and the Jeweller, Virginia Woolf unpacks a world where diamonds and deception go hand in hand. This sharply satirical short story peels back the layers of English aristocracy, exploring the twisted dance between wealth, class, and personal ambition 🎩💼👑.

Through the cunning Oliver Bacon and the manipulative Duchess, Woolf delivers a masterclass in modernist brevity and psychological tension. In just a few pages, she shows how appearances can blind even the shrewdest minds.

Why readers admire this compact classic: ✔ "Woolf's mastery of character and irony shines through every sentence." ✔ "A brilliant study of greed, social aspiration, and personal illusion." ✔ A must-read for fans of literary fiction, social commentary, and modernist prose ✍️📚🧠

This edition includes: 🖼️ Commentary on the social themes in Woolf's era 📜 Brief bio and timeline of Virginia Woolf's works 📱 Kindle-friendly layout for quick and meaningful reading

📥 Add The Duchess and the Jeweller to your digital library and dive into a sharply penned story of masks, money, and manipulation.

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Release date

Ebook: June 5, 2025