Glamour, allegiance, and a choice that could change a life in a village ruled by manners and money. A sharp, witty tale of love, family duty, and social ambition set in a closely watched community where every invitation, remark, and handshake can steer a person’s fate.
Bella Scratchell faces pressure from parents who measure worth by fortune and status. As she navigates flirtations, friendships, and the lure of a perfect match, the story pulls back to show how class, loyalty, and personal resolve shape the lives around her. Across a backdrop of drawing rooms, country clubs, and village gossip, the characters wrestle with duty, aspiration, and the costs of keeping up appearances.
- Follow Bella’s struggle to define her future amid arranged marriages, social expectations, and bustling small-town life.
- Watch Beatrix and Cyril’s evolving bond as they confront illness, care, and a shared sense of purpose.
- See how friendships, rivalries, and family ties influence choices about love, work, and belonging.
- Experience a richly drawn Victorian setting where wit, romance, and moral tension drive the narrative.
Ideal for readers who enjoy period dramas with strong characters, social intrigue, and heartfelt moments of loyalty and sacrifice.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, a mid-19th century bildungsroman, is a moving tale centered on Bella, a young woman who sacrifices her own desires for the comfort of her family. When a wealthy widower proposes to her, Bella, guided by her sense of duty, accepts his offer despite her lack of romantic feelings towards him. As the story unfolds, the author explores themes of love, duty, and societal pressures. The characters' complex motivations and choices highlight the social constraints and moral dilemmas of the time. Bella's journey from a free-spirited young woman to a wealthy but unfulfilled wife offers a poignant commentary on the limited options available to women. This book provides a nuanced portrayal of the struggles and sacrifices made by individuals in the name of family and social expectations. It delves into the complexities of love and the consequences of choices made under societal pressures, leaving readers to ponder the significance of personal agency, societal norms, and the pursuit of true happiness. 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 9781330065723_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-9781330065723
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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-9781330065723
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 358 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25758850/2
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