Intrigue, romance, and social collision weave through a mid-century American town.
In this sweeping tale, a widow and a faded poet grapple with past choices as a young beauty and a calculating politician collide with desire, secrets, and the consequences of love. The book follows a tangled web of relationships—from passionate first loves to bets about marriage and power—as characters confront what it means to pursue happiness when the past refuses to stay quiet.
A story of longing and risk unfolds across social gatherings, family strains, and quiet rooms where true feelings surface. The drama centers on choices that blur duty, affection, and ambition, leaving each character to weigh what they owe to themselves and to one another.
Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven historical fiction with emotional depth and sharp social observation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book invites readers to journey with the author, a woman unjustly divorced from her husband, as she navigates the complexities of marriage, divorce, and romantic relationships in the early 20th century. Within the constraints of a traditional society, our protagonist must reconcile her desire for passionate love with her need for stability and social acceptance. Both a captivating tale and a thoughtful reflection on the nature of love and marriage, this book touches on themes of social expectations, female empowerment, and the quest for fulfillment in a world dominated by societal norms. 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 # 9781333836702_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from I and My True LoveYet all the while she was distantly con scious that She was only waiting for the mo ment when her pride should allow her to read his letter.About the PublisherForgotten Books . Seller Inventory # 2148087715
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