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A country-house drama of money, marriage, and social pressure unfolds as a wary heiress weighs love, duty, and future fortune. The second volume of a sharp, restorative tale about reputation, inheritance, and the price of seeming.
In a quiet English estate, Veronica inherits a fortune and faces a web of expectations. As relatives press for a marriage that suits everyone but her, she navigates flirtations, family loyalties, and hidden motives with wit and resolve. Alongside her, a cast of loyal friends and wary confidants—Horace Trevor, Dolly Cradock, Mrs. Mansfield, and others—shape the course of a tense, talky drama full of social maneuvering and heart’s honesty. The story follows longing, strategy, and the slow search for a life that fits both heart and means.
- Engaging, era-accurate dialogue and social intrigue in a country-house setting.
- A portrait of a young woman balancing wealth, autonomy, and affection.
- Strategic conversations about marriage, property, and family expectations.
- A network of friends and rivals whose plans collide with Veronica’s hopes.
Ideal for readers who enjoy fashioned society, moral dilemmas, and character-driven fiction from classic English literature.
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A Victim of Good Luck, Vol. 2 of 2: A Novel (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This Victorian-era novel begins by setting the stage with a series of events chronicling the lives of Horace Trevor and Veronica. The author introduces crucial social conventions of the time as wealthy bachelors and landowning heiresses alike navigate a society bent on marrying them off. The author engagingly balances humor with incisive social observation, painting a picture of the complex network of expectations and obligations that bind the characters' lives. Tensions rise as this witty cast of characters is thrust together for an extended house party, leading to misunderstandings, unrequited affections, and humorous faux pas. Horace and Veronica, both at the center of a whirlwind of well-meaning interference, find themselves drawn together in a dance of reluctant affection. As they grapple with their feelings and societal pressures, the author explores the complexities of love, duty, and social expectations with sensitivity and humor. 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 9781334133459_0
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A Victim of Good Luck, Vol 2 of 2 A Novel Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334133459
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A Victim of Good Luck, Vol 2 of 2 A Novel Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334133459
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