Excerpt from The High Heart
It was toward the end Of the summer that Mrs. Rossiter began to sigh, I don't know how I shall ever tear Gladys away from you, and, I do wish you were coming with us.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This compelling novel is set against the backdrop of high society in Newport, Rhode Island in the early 1900s. The story follows the protagonist, a young woman who has come to America from Canada to work as a governess. When she falls in love and becomes engaged to Hugh, the son of one of the wealthiest and influential families in the city, her world is turned upside down. The patriarch of the family, J. Howard Brokenshire, disapproves of the match and attempts to force the young woman to leave her position and the country. The novel explores themes of class, family, and personal ambition, and the ways in which these forces can shape and control our lives. The author delves into the complexities of the characters' relationships, revealing the struggles and sacrifices they make in order to achieve their goals or protect what they hold dear. Through its nuanced and engaging narrative, this book offers a thought-provoking examination of the often-conflicting desires of the heart and the demands of society. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330918807_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330918807
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330918807
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