Hook line: A tale of longing, duty, and first loves set against a rugged rural world where choices shape a future.
In the rugged hills and villages of Bygate, a young man named Sibbald Crozier faces a sudden turn in his life. A shift from quiet self‑reliance to a broader sense of possibility drives him to seek a new path, while his fragile ties to family and flame-tested loyalties are tested by weathering relationships and hard truths. Across the snow‑streaked landscape, Jenniper wrestles with a guarded heart and a growing fear of how love and reputation will shape her future. Rich in atmosphere and social detail, this book reveals how desire, fear, and courage collide in a world where old rules are changing fast.
The narrative threads through intimate conversations, tense encounters, and small, telling moments that illuminate character and choice. It explores the push-pull of wanting independence and fearing the costs, all within a vividly drawn rural setting that feels both timeless and specific to its era.
Ideal for readers of historical fiction that centers on personal growth, relationships, and the realities of life in a close-knit community.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life of a young scholar named Sibbald Crozier, living in the remote and austere world of 19th-century rural Scotland. Sibbald, alienated from all the people around him, is thrown into conflict with his formidable father and finds solace in the company of a mysterious woman named Adelina, who stirs something unnameable within him. The author, with immersive prose, explores the tensions between the individual and society, duty and desire, and the transformative power of human connections. By delving into the complexities of the human condition, this book offers a profound meditation on the nature and consequences of radical self-discovery and the relentless battle between human nature and societal expectations. 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 9781330486658_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-9781330486658
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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-9781330486658
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)