When love and duty collide in a world of inherited wealth and hidden secrets, courage may be the only compass.
Across a landscape of illness, weathered family ties, and quiet moral struggle, a troubled household faces trials that test trust and forgiveness. The story follows Maurice Clissold as he navigates loyal affection, personal danger, and a web of past choices that shape the present. Power, pride, and compassion move the characters toward hard choices about truth, responsibility, and what it means to belong to a family.
With a brisk, atmospheric voice and a focus on character and conscience, this tale blends romance, mystery, and the anxieties of a time when public image and private longing often clash.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical drama that centers on moral choices, complex relationships, and atmosphere-rich storytelling.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating historical narrative that unveils a tragic family secret lurking within a seemingly ordinary 19th-century Cornish farming family. The author delves into the life of Bridget Trevanard, a strong-willed matriarch whose pride leads her to conceal a devastating truth that will ultimately tear her family apart. The story explores the themes of morality, duty, and the lengths to which people will go to protect their reputation and loved ones. Through the lens of Bridget's struggle to maintain her family's standing, the author examines the societal expectations and values of the Victorian era. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the unraveling of Bridget's carefully constructed facade, revealing the devastating consequences of her actions. The book's vivid portrayal of human frailty and resilience offers a thought-provoking meditation on the complexities of family relationships and the lasting impact of secrets. 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 9781330737989_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-9781330737989
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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-9781330737989
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 322 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25935692/1
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