A gilded world of romance, jealousy, and old alliances comes to life around a restless aristocrat. This lush historical tale follows Guilderoy as he navigates a grand English estate, a poised duchess, and a past that won’t stay buried. The setting blends Tudor and Renaissance touches with Italianate dreams, creating a mood that is both stately and sunlit, with secrets just beneath the surface.
From the marble halls of Ladysrood to its rose-filled terraces, the story explores how memory, pride, and desire shape the lives of a man and the woman who once loved him. As relationships fracture and reform, the line between public virtue and private passion becomes sharply drawn, inviting readers to consider what it means to stay true to oneself in a world that values appearances.
Ideal for readers who enjoy lush historical fiction about aristocratic life, personal loyalties, and the costs of keeping up appearances.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex dynamics of friendship, love, passion, and expectation in prose that is both philosophical and literary. This compelling novel delves into how we relate to those around us, explores our emotional needs, and challenges our often paradoxical expectations of relationships. The author seamlessly weaves together reflections on life, love, and duty with thoughtful examination of the societal pressures of the upper echelons of British aristocracy in the early 20th century. By turns insightful, witty, and deeply moving, this book sheds light on the timeless questions of the human heart, exploring true friendship and love, the importance of emotional honesty and integrity, and the struggle to reconcile our desires with the expectations of society. 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 9781330196205_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-9781330196205
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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-9781330196205
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 300 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25789340/2
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