A tender, atmospheric tale of family ties, moral choices, and quiet upheaval at a grand country home — a story that asks what happiness costs.
In this emotional drama, a wife and husband seek a fresh start despite lingering secrets that threaten their fragile peace. As relatives drift in and out, the characters wrestle with loyalty, jealousy, and the pull of a shared past. The tension between love, duty, and personal longing unfolds in rooms filled with art, memories, and the quiet arithmetic of daily life.
Discover a world where appearances mask deeper motives, where a child’s illness or a sudden departure shifts the balance, and where private burdens shape public happiness. The narrative moves through intimate moments, whispered conversations, and the steady weather of a family that must decide what counts as true fortune.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic 19th-century domestic fiction with rich emotional shading and refined, contemplative storytelling.
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Mark Twain once famously said "there was but one solitary thing about the past worth remembering, and that was the fact that it is past and can't be restored."Ê Well, over recent years, The British Library, working with Microsoft has embarked on an ambitious programme to digitise its collection of 19th century books.
There are now 65,000Ê titles availableÊ (that's an incredible 25 million pages) of material ranging from works by famous names such asÊ Dickens, Trollope and Hardy as well as many forgotten literary gems , all of which can now be printed on demand and purchased right here on Amazon.
Further information on The British Library and its digitisation programme can be found on The British Library website.
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. This text refers to the Bibliobazaar edition.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This enthralling story unfolds in the mid-1860s, presenting a captivating glimpse into the lives of the Courtenay family. Set against the backdrop of Victorian Dublin, it follows the ambitious Paul Courtenay, a young barrister, and his bright, spirited sister Dora. The author paints a vivid picture of their struggles and aspirations, their daily routines, and their hopes for the future. At the heart of the story lies Paul's determination to secure the inheritance of his godfather, Mr. Courtenay, a wealthy collector with an extensive collection of curiosities. To prove himself worthy, Paul embarks on the daunting task of compiling a detailed catalogue of the collection, a task made all the more challenging by his secret love for Florence Gale, whose father disapproves of their relationship. As Paul delves deeper into his research, he uncovers a mysterious connection to a rare salt-cellar, a discovery that could potentially change the course of his life. The author deftly interweaves themes of ambition, love, and family loyalty, exploring the complexities of Victorian society and the human condition. This captivating tale delves into the struggles faced by individuals striving to achieve their dreams and the sacrifices they may need to make along the way. Ultimately, it is a story of hope, perseverance, and the enduring power of family bonds. 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 9781330969755_0
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