Clumber Chase; Or Love's Riddle Solved by a Royal Sphinx, Vol. 1 of 3: A Tale of the Restoration (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Gordon Scott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048407394X ISBN 13: 9780484073943

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A tale set in the Restoration era, where love, duty, and social ambition collide.

The story follows a young man and his mother, as they navigate family expectations, marriages of convenience, and the pressure of court favor, all amid witty, moral, and sometimes biting dialogue.

Two intimate scenes explore loyalty, belief, and personal conscience against a backdrop of wealth, titles, and political intrigue. Readers will witness sharp exchanges about vows, virtue, and the cost of public life, told with a mix of humor, tension, and quiet tenderness.

• Experience a lush historical setting with period manners and language.
• Follow conversations that weigh duty against personal happiness.
• See how family influence and court favor shape choices and outcomes.
• Watch characters wrestle with morality, loyalty, and personal growth.

Ideal for fans of historical fiction that blends romance, social satire, and moral questions, with vivid dialogue and rich period detail.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048407394X
• ISBN 13: 9780484073943
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 357