Intrigue, marriage, and money collide in a sharp social drama of love and obligation. A young Irishwoman named Kate O’Brien confronts a world of politics, family duties, and fashionable pretensions as she navigates a tangle of engagements, rivalries, and hidden desires. Against a backdrop of foggy trains, bustling salons, and power plays, the story explores honesty, loyalty, and the costs of pretending to fit a role.
From the drawing rooms of society to the heated exchanges that redefine relationships, this edition follows Kate as she challenges the rules that govern love, fortune, and reputation. Expect witty dialogue, keen observations about class and gender, and a portrait of a world where the “right” alliances can clash with personal happiness.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction that blends social satire with intimate looking‑glass moments about love, power, and loyalty.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. The narrator, Kate O'Brien, navigates cruel realities of 19th-century life for a woman of her class and time. Forced to manage her reckless and charming spendthrift father and their dwindling finances, Kate chafes against the life expected of her within the rigid societal constraints for young ladies. The author delves into the difficulties and disappointments women like Kate faced, and the resilience they needed to survive. Despite the duty and care she provides, Kate's dreams of a different, fulfilling life remain just out of reach. Society's expectations, financial ruin, and familial obligation conspire to keep her trapped in an existence devoid of choice and personal fulfillment. This book gives insight into the stifling societal constructs of the Victorian era and the quiet rebellion of women struggling within them. 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 9781332827152_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781332827152
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781332827152
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