Passions collide with duty in a Victorian triangle of longing and restraint.
A woman torn between love and social expectation confronts a lover’s plea for a new life, while navigating a rigid world that watches every move. This edition of Joan: A Tale plunges you into intimate, high-stakes moments where choices blur the line between right and desire.
In these pages, a quiet household hides a storm of longing. A governess-redrawn heart wrestles with past promises, present pressures, and a risk-filled future. The tension between longing and restraint unfolds through quiet walks, tense conversations, and the weight of unspoken truths."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life of Joan, a young woman whose dreams of love and happiness are shattered when her beloved abruptly marries another. As she navigates the emotional turmoil of heartbreak and despair, she faces both external and internal challenges that test her strength and resilience. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the book explores themes of love, loss, and the search for personal fulfillment in a world that often limits women's choices. The author's vivid prose and nuanced characterization bring Joan's struggles and triumphs to life, offering a poignant exploration of the complexities of the human heart. Through Joan's journey, the book raises profound questions about the nature of love, the expectations placed on women, and the power of self-determination. It is a story that resonates with anyone who has ever experienced the pain of unrequited love or the transformative power of resilience in the face of adversity. 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 # 9781330103043_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330103043
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330103043
Quantity: 15 available