A richly atmospheric Victorian tale of secrets, loyalties, and high-stakes courtship at Freville Chase that hooks the reader from the first page.
In a world of grand houses, entangled families, and shifting alliances, Everard Freville finds himself drawn into a delicate balance of affection, duty, and danger. A long-forgotten prophecy carved in an old tower hints at fates intertwined with the family’s past, while a missing note and whispered suspicions threaten to unravel carefully laid plans. The book trains its focus on social maneuvering, intimate confidences, and the quiet power of personal choice amid public life.
Against a backdrop of drawing rooms, inherited estates, and the ever-present sway of gossip, characters navigate love, obligation, and the pull of hidden truths. The tension rests not on grand battles but on subtle twists of sentiment, loyalty, and reputation that ripple through every interaction.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic literary romance and family intrigue set in a lush, historical English landscape.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, set in the late 19th century, tells the story of Everard Freville, whose world is turned upside down when he learns his betrothed is questioning her faith. As the product of a mixed marriage, Ida Dytchley, Everard's love, was raised in the Catholic Church but has since been drawn to Protestantism under the influence of her mother. Catholicism, specifically the question of mixed marriages and the religious upbringing of children, is a central theme of this book. The book explores the struggles of faith and the decisions made by individuals in the face of religious choices. The author presents a multifaceted view of the characters' motivations and beliefs, offering a nuanced exploration of the complex relationship between faith, family, and love. Ultimately, this book delves into the profound and enduring questions of how to maintain one's faith amidst opposition and how to reconcile the demands of heart and mind when they pull in different directions. 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 9781334134449_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-9781334134449
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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-9781334134449
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)