Hook line: A tangling web of family duty, class, and longing unfolds in a sweeping Victorian-era tale. This edition follows a young heiress and the schemes that could bind or break her future.
Rosamond Sheffield’s world is defined by status, ambition, and hidden desires. As secrets rise to the surface, relationships strain under pressure from wealth, rank, and the pull of love. With vivid scenes and brisk dialogue, the story explores how far people will go to protect their loved ones and secure a place in the peerage.
- Follow rivalries, alliances, and loyalties within a world of aristocratic obligations.
- Watch how romance, duty, and power clash as characters navigate social expectations.
- Experience period detail, suspense, and moments of quiet reflection amid social bustle.
- See how a family’s plans intersect with the hopes of a young woman at the heart of it all.
Ideal for readers who enjoy lush period settings, intricate family plots, and romance tempered by ambition.
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Excerpt from Raised to the Peerage, Vol. 1 of 3: A Novel
The young girl lifted the corner of her black silk apron We have been betrothed since the autumn, she said at last, with an effort.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This captivating account of love, loss, and the vagaries of fate unfolds against a backdrop of 19th-century Paris. The author paints a vivid portrait of a society where the boundaries between the privileged and the poor are starkly drawn and the lives of ordinary people are often shaped by forces beyond their control. Through a series of interwoven narratives, the book delves into the complexities of human relationships, exploring the enduring power of love and the devastating consequences of betrayal. At the heart of the story is the enigmatic figure of Malvoisin, a master manipulator whose machinations leave a trail of destruction in their wake. But even amidst the darkness, the author offers glimmers of hope and resilience in the indomitable spirits of those who dare to defy their circumstances. This is a haunting and thought-provoking tale that will linger in the reader's mind long after the final page is turned. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333489656_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781333489656
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