Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book takes us to the quaint Normandy village of Cidre-Fontaines in 1840, where the dilapidated Gothic church of St. Luc-des-Fontaines has fallen into disrepair. When the kind-hearted Abb� Guillemot writes to a wealthy English lord whose ancestors are linked to the church for aid, he sets in motion a captivating chain of events. Lord Mirabel, a generous Englishman, is touched by the appeal and commissions a skilled architect to restore the church to its former glory. The arrival of the architect's representative, the young English artist Leonard Dayrell, brings an unexpected spark into the village. As Dayrell immerses himself in the project, he becomes intrigued by the mysterious Countess Malinska, known as the "Fairy with the Fair Hands." The veiled woman lives in seclusion at the nearby Chateau de Luz, and the villagers whisper tales of her beauty and her magical abilities. Through encounters with the enigmatic countess and the villagers, Dayrell unravels her secretive past and uncovers the tragedy that haunts the Chateau de Luz. This book is a captivating blend of historical fiction and mystery. It vividly captures the charm of rural 19th-century France while delving into themes of loss, redemption, and the power of art to heal wounds. The author skillfully weaves together the stories of the church's restoration, Dayrell's artistic journey, and the countess's hidden anguish, culminating in a poignant and unforgettable tale. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781333624798_0

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