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A woman torn between the memory of a dead husband and a living, stirring passion faces a dangerous moral choice in a Southern mansion.
A tense, character-driven tale unfolds as Barbara arrives at Rosemary to revisit a life she thought she understood. As the night deepens, old loyalties collide with new desires, stirring doubt, guilt, and longing. The story moves from a rain-soaked journey to intimate rooms where memory, love, and duty press close together, challenging what it means to be true to oneself.
The book centers on a morally charged confrontation between love and the past. Through sharp dialogue, uneasy humor, and vivid sensory detail, it explores how a single decision can redefine a life and test the limits of forgiveness.
- Atmosphere of mood and memory in a Georgian-era setting
- A pivotal relationship strained by past vows and present longing
- Moments of restraint, tension, and ethical reckonings
- Convincing, morally complex narration that probes fidelity and guilt
Ideal for readers of moral romance and gothic-influenced drama, who savor stories about love, memory, and the consequences of choice.
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Hearst, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, was editor-in-chief of the Hearst newspapers and an heir to the publishing empire established by his father until his death in 1993.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the tumultuous inner world of a young widow, Barbara, grappling with the complexities of love, loss, and the haunting presence of the past. Set against the backdrop of a decaying Virginia estate, the story explores the depths of Barbara's grief and her struggle to reconcile her lingering love for her deceased husband with the emergence of a new and unsettling affection. The author masterfully portrays the psychological intricacies of grief and the ways in which memory and desire intertwine. Barbara's internal conflict is intensified by the arrival of her late husband's cousin, John Dering, whose uncanny resemblance to her beloved Valentine rekindles both painful memories and a forbidden attraction. Through Barbara's journey, the book delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and the enduring power of love. It challenges societal expectations of widowhood and explores the complexities of human emotions with remarkable honesty and depth. Ultimately, the book's insights into the human heart and the enduring nature of love offer a poignant reflection on the complexities of grief, memory, and the search for meaning in the face of loss. 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 # 9781330057810_0
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