The Business of Pleasure V1 (1865)

The Business Of Pleasure V1 is a novel written by Edmund Hodgson Yates and published in 1865. The book follows the story of a young man named George Vane, who becomes involved in the world of high-class prostitution in London during the 19th century. Vane is a struggling artist who is introduced to the world of prostitution by a friend. He soon becomes enamored with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Laura, who is a high-class prostitute. Vane becomes her regular client and falls deeply in love with her, despite the fact that she is involved in a dangerous and illegal profession. As Vane becomes more involved in the world of prostitution, he begins to see the darker side of the business, including the exploitation of women and the dangers of the criminal underworld. He also becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving a wealthy and powerful man who is involved in the prostitution business. The Business Of Pleasure V1 is a fascinating and insightful look into the world of high-class prostitution in Victorian London. It explores themes of love, desire, power, and corruption, and provides a vivid portrait of a society that was both fascinated and repelled by the world of prostitution.In Two Volumes.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.