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With a Silken Thread and Other Stories, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

E. Lynn Linton

 
9781331102021: With a Silken Thread and Other Stories, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Two sharp, intertwined tales of love, pride, and family duty unfold in a world of social pressure and quiet cunning. In this volume, characters face tough choices that test loyalty, reveal hidden motives, and threaten delicate networks of trust. Across haunting portraits of longing and regret, the stories probe what people will sacrifice for love, rank, and reputation.

These tales blend keen social observation with intimate emotion, offering suspense without melodrama. Readers will follow characters as they navigate betrayal, secrets, and the moral costs of their decisions. Each story keeps a brisk pace while lingering on the human costs of pride and protection.




  • Character-driven drama set in a rigid social world, where love clashes with obligation.

  • Moments of moral conflict that reshape families and friendships.

  • Vivid, period-accurate dialogue and atmosphere that deepen emotional impact.

  • Themes of loyalty, manipulation, and the price of keeping peace at any cost.



Ideal for readers who enjoy classic Victorian fiction that combines personal struggle with social critique.

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