Synopsis
A sparkling Edwardian-era drama of love, loyalty, and social obligation unfolds among old estates, new fortunes, and a whirlwind winter in Rome.
In this lush tale, families and friends navigate marriage, money, and the pull of conflicting duties. As Azalea and Harold plan a future together, old loyalties are tested and new possibilities rise, from country houses to a sunlit Italian winter. The story weaves romance with wit, revealing how wealth can reshape relationships and open doors to beautiful—but complicated—experiences.
Spanning flirtations, social expectations, and a tentative search for happiness, the book follows a circle of characters as they negotiate privilege, affection, and the cost of pursuing joy. It balances humor with moments of quiet tenderness, inviting readers into a world where choices matter and alliances shift with the turns of the seasons.
- Explore a web of romance, friendship, and family duty in a vividly drawn English setting.
- See how money changes possibilities and the way people treat one another.
- Follow plans for a winter in Rome and the impact of a thriving social scene on relationships.
- Meet a cast of well-drawn characters whose loyalties are tested by love and circumstance.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic romance and social intrigue, with a touch of travel and witty heartache.
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Rhoda Broughton (29 November 1840 – 5 June 1920) was a Welsh novelist and short story writer. Her early novels earned her a reputation for sensationalism which caused her later and stronger work to be neglected by serious critics, though she was described as a queen of the circulating libraries.
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