Passions, secrets, and social lines test a young couple in a turning-point story of love and duty.

In this vivid novel, a charming, conflicted man confronts love that trembles on risk and restraint. Set within a fashionable circle, the narrative follows a delicate emotional crisis as desire, pride, and circumstance collide in a single household.

Experience a tender, unfolding romance that explores how affection meets social expectations.

Follow a pivotal moment when a confession reshapes relationships and future plans.

See how characters balance personal longing with what others expect of them.

Observe intimate scenes that reveal character, motivation, and the costs of love.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical social fiction with rich character dynamics and moral tension.

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John Hay is the author of more than seventeen books, including The Run, first published in 1959 and acknowledged today as a classic in nature writing, and The Great Beach, awarded the John Burroughs Medal in 1964. Named Conservationist of the Year by the Massachusetts Wildlife Federation in 1970, Hay now lives in Maine.

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