The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth, And, Singleheart and Doubleface: A Matter-of-Fact Romance (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Reade

9780266945482: The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth, And, Singleheart and Doubleface: A Matter-of-Fact Romance (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266945481 ISBN 13: 9780266945482

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Two tales of courtship, comedy, and class in a vivid Victorian world.

This volume brings together The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth and Singleheart and Doubleface: A Matter-of-Fact Romance, both by Charles Reade. Read about hopeful couples, stubborn families, and the jolts of desire and duty that test hearts and fortunes. The stories blend lively character sketches with social observation, offering warmth, wit, and a touch of satire.

In these companion tales, a bustling rural setting and a cast of memorable figures illuminate the twists and turns of love. From farm life and family schemes to bustling street life and small-town ambitions, the narratives explore how affection, pride, and practical reality collide—and sometimes, simply, endure.
What you’ll experience:

Two interwoven examinations of love under pressure from society and circumstance
Vivid, often humorous depictions of rural and small-town life
Smart dialogue, clear storytelling, and memorable, human-scale characters
A window into 19th-century manners, values, and the pace of everyday life

Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven romance with social detail, witty exchanges, and a touch of satire. If you like classic tales that probe how couples navigate duty, desire, and family, this edition will resonate.

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