A Woman's No reveals a sharp clash of love and fortune along the Lennan, where heart and duty collide.
Set beside a swift north-country river, the story follows two young people divided by wealth and family expectations. Ida Greythorne, an heiress living in Strathendale Castle, faces pressure to marry a titled but unsuitable match. Dick Forrester, the clever, disciplined son of a modest household on the opposite bank, loves Ida but must navigate money, class, and parental plans. When a bold confrontation explodes in a drawing-room, the path to happiness becomes tangled with pride, fear, and the hope of choosing truth over convenience.
With brisk scenes, strong emotions, and a cast of memorable characters, this novel traces how love, loyalty, and social bounds shape a life’s choices.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic romantic drama set against social expectations.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is set in a beautiful, rural location where the River Lennan divides two familiesâ"the Greythornes, who live on the south bank, and the Forresters, who live on the north. Ida Greythorne is an heiress, while Dick Forrester is the son of a retired Indian colonel. On a stormy day, Ida takes a risky step across the stepping-stones to visit Dick. The attraction between them is immediate, but their different stations in life threaten to keep them apart. The author explores the themes of class and family, love and loss, and the strength of the human spirit to overcome obstacles. In the end, the power of love prevails over societal norms, proving the strength and resilience of the human heart. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243331116_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243331116
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243331116
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Vendeur : moluna, Greven, Allemagne
Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from A Woman s NornrnDick possessed this valuable quality to an eminent degree. He was philosophical, too. He knew that he was a poor man, and he did not make himself miser able by hankering after the pleasures of a rich o. N° de réf. du vendeur 2144086308
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