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A tale of tangled loyalties and dangerous desire in a world of wealth and propriety.
A rising politician faces love, duty, and the price of power.
Set among elegant drawing rooms and London society, this story centers on Philip Savile, a gifted yet conflicted man who navigates love, temptation, and public life. A privilege-filled dinner party reveals shifting alliances, hushed ambitions, and the pull of a past that refuses to stay buried. The book traces the costs of passion when duty clashes with desire, painting a vivid portrait of characters who must decide what they’re willing to risk for the people they care about.
Structured around intimate conversations, social restraint, and sudden moments of revelation, the narrative builds tension as trust is tested and loyalties are strained. Readers will encounter a web of personal histories, rivalries, and the quiet power of friendship in a world where every gesture carries weight.
- Richly drawn characters whose choices ripple through their social circle
- A blend of romance, ambition, and moral dilemma
- Witty dialogue and a keen eye for atmosphere and detail
- A suspenseful exploration of how love and obligation intersect
Ideal for readers who enjoy psychologically perceptive early-20th-century drama with lush settings and complex relationships.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This novel follows three friends' dinner gathering hosted by Sir Philip Savile, a man approaching forty, handsome and charming, with a varied range of interests from weapons to literature. Sitting to his right is his aunt, Mrs. Tremenheere, a pretty lady in her sixties. To his left is Lilian Liddell, a beautiful young girl who has recently returned home from working as a governess. The third guest is Adolf von Kleist, Sir Philip's German cousin, who is taken with Lilian's beauty and intelligence. The author explores the complex relationships between the characters and the social issues of the upper classes in this engaging and insightful novel. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780243974634_0
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