Download or read book A Dreadful Temptation; or, A Young Wife's Ambition written by Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-27 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel explores the dark side of ambition and the consequences that come with it. Set in a world of high society and filled with intrigue, scandal, and betrayal, the story follows the life of Xenie Carroll, a young and beautiful woman. Xenie Carroll marries a wealthy old man for his money but finds herself struggling with the dreadful temptation to pursue her desires at any cost.