A moving tale of love, duty, and quiet courage unfold against the sweeping landscapes of Africa.
Esme, a music teacher seeking health and renewal, arrives at a remote hotel on the veld. As she makes unlikely allies and encounters a poised, reserved suitor, she steps into a new life filled with promises and hard choices. The story follows their careful courtship, the pull of duty, and the delicate balance between longing and responsibility in a world where every moment counts.
Against a backdrop of bold scenery and intimate moments, the book explores trust, sacrifice, and the ways love can reshape a life. Through quiet courage and careful restraint, the characters navigate family expectations, personal growth, and the weight of decisions that define their futures.
Ideal for readers who enjoy restrained, character-driven love stories set against rich, atmospheric landscapes.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a piece of historical fiction set in South Africa toward the beginning of the twentieth century. The story is told from the perspective of Esmà Lester, a young music teacher from England who travels to the Zuurberg for a rejuvenating holiday. Once there, she is torn between her natural compassion and a desire to avoid the hotel's infamous recluse, Mr. Hallam. Despite the warnings of her fellow holiday-goers, Esmà finds herself strangely drawn to Hallam and, despite his initial resistance, determined to understand the reasons behind his desolation. In this deeply moving and atmospheric story, the author explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and friendship, while shedding light on the damaging effects of excessive alcohol consumption. 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 9781331268895_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-9781331268895
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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-9781331268895
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)