A family saga of duty, trust, and young hearts set against a world of social expectations.
In The Two Sides of the Shield, a daughter’s future is tangled between love for relatives and a father’s plans, testing loyalty, patience, and growth.
Dolores navigates a crossfire of loyalties as old friendships, new pressures, and a stern guardianship shape her coming of age. From lively homes to distant journeys, the story follows how affection, pride, and stubborn resolve influence who she becomes.
- A spirited girl torn between affection for her aunt and the path her father pursues
- The pull between home comforts and new environments that shape character
- Family dynamics that reveal the kindness and flaws of adults in charge
- Moments of honesty, forgiveness, and small acts of courage that guide choices
Ideal for readers who enjoy period romance, moral drama, and the quiet, steady unfoldings of a family’s values.Dolores’s world asks how much of herself she must give to meet others’ hopes, and how love, in its many forms, can steer her toward a wiser, kinder future. This edition invites you into the heart of a timeless English family, where vows, memories, and the promise of growth shape the journey ahead.
Charlotte Mary Yonge (11 August 1823 – 24 May 1901) was an English novelist known for her huge output, now mostly out of print.