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Leon Roch, Vol. 2 of 2: A Romance (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

B. Perez Galdós

 
9780483362567: Leon Roch, Vol. 2 of 2: A Romance (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A portrait of a collapsing noble house and a tangle of love, rumor, and loyalty.

Set among Madrid’s drawing rooms and salons, this romance follows a family in decline as they navigate social pressure, pride, and hidden loyalties. The story uses sharp social irony to explore how appearances mask hardship, and how private desires clash with public duty. The mood blends elegiac reflection with vivid scenes of family gatherings, political airs, and intimate confrontations that quietly reshape the characters’ lives.

  • Experience a richly drawn world of aristocratic life, with its rituals, debts, and codes.
  • Follow careful, character-driven drama that centers on fragile relationships and moral tensions.
  • Witness memorable settings—drawing rooms, gardens, and social events—that frame the action.
  • Read with a steady, accessible narration that balances mood, suspense, and social satire.

Ideal for readers of classic historical romance and nineteenth-century fiction who enjoy intricate families, social critique, and atmospheric storytelling.

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