A young wife in Paris battles money trouble, social pressure, and a husband’s secret steady drift toward despair.
In this intimate historical novel, a small misfortune triggers a larger struggle as Linny’s fashionable world clashes with hard realities. From a stormy night in Leicester Square to the drawing rooms of Cavendish-square, the story follows a couple whose vows are tested by debt, jealousy, and the tangled loyalties of city life.
- Follow Linny and Vaughan as they navigate expensive tastes, fragile trust, and the pull between love and circumstance.
- See how appearances, social expectations, and financial strain shape daily choices in a bustling 19th‑century city.
- Watch a private drama unfold in the shadows of Parisian fashion houses and London’s elite salons.
- Experience a suspenseful tone that blends domestic life with hints of larger threats to security and status.
Ideal for readers of historical domestic drama, social satire, and tales of marriage under pressure in a stylish, turn‑of‑the‑century setting.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book follows Linny Lockwood and her father after he loses a parcel he was supposed to deliver for a wealthy family. George, Linny's father, is distraught and suspects he will be accused of theft. The book follows their struggle to find the parcel and avoid a scandal that could ruin their lives. The author explores the themes of love, family, and the fragility of reputation in Victorian England. Through the characters' trials and tribulations, the book sheds light on the societal pressures and expectations of the time, and how individuals navigated the complex web of social norms and personal desires. 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 9781331506409_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-9781331506409
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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-9781331506409
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 290 pages. 8.90x5.98x0.71 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1331506409
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