Excerpt from Led On, Vol. 1 of 3
Hugh manners, formerly Captain in the Blue Hussars, settled into wine and matri mony about the same time. Hard Times as a song, has gone out of fashion, but hard times as a fact, and a very unpleasant one, too, was quite 42 [a mode in the Manners family after Neil, the eldest son of the late squire, had been playing a losing game for years with the fine Old timber and the broad acres of Wycherley Park for his stakes.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This captivating novel unfolds the fortunes of Captain Hugh Manners and his young wife, Madge. Their journey begins in the aftermath of Hugh's resignation from the Blue Hussars and his introduction to domestic life with an impecunious clergyman's daughter. Set amidst the idyllic landscapes of rural Devonshire and the bustling streets of London, the narrative paints a vivid portrait of a union fraught with both promise and peril. The author explores the complexities of marriage, love, and class distinctions, delving into the intricacies of a relationship where one partner yearns for adventure and the other craves stability. As Hugh and Madge navigate the social and economic challenges of their time, they confront the shortcomings and sacrifices that come with love. Through their experiences, this book offers a timeless meditation on the nature of human connection, the resilience of marriage, and the enduring power of hope in the face of life's myriad uncertainties. 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 9781331277149_0
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