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The Children Of The Abbey. A Tale - Softcover

Regina Maria Roche

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The Children Of The Abbey. A Tale by Regina Maria Roche. This romantic and sentimental Gothic tale follows Amanda Fitzalan, a virtuous young woman whose reputation is tested as she navigates London high society and a web of aristocratic scheming around Lord Mortimer and the Rosline family. Across settings from Tudor Hall to Rosline’s mansion, from London drawing rooms to charitable acts for the impoverished Rushbrook family, Amanda’s integrity is challenged by envy, coercion, and scandal. Rival nobles and scheming factions seek to shape her future through wealth and status, while parental authority and moral duty pull her toward a legitimate but precarious happiness. A dramatic confrontation at a public venue exposes malice and rekindles trust, testing Amanda’s alliances with Mortimer and others. As the plot unfolds, conversations with fathers and patrons reveal tensions between duty and desire, and a campaign to relocate Amanda threatens her bond with Mortimer. Yet Amanda’s charity to the needy and her steadfast virtue lead toward vindication, reconciliation, and a renewed sense of moral purpose, with marriage and the restoration of rightful fortunes on the horizon. The novel explores virtue versus reputation, wealth and influence, parental guidance, and the healing power of forgiveness within a world of social intrigue.

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