Shadows, secrets, and a country house romance unfold in Under-Currents. A pair of young women travel to The Friars, where charm, wit, and a tangled past meet a present filled with anticipation and danger. As loyalties lift and hidden motives surface, the book traces how love and ambition collide in a world where every gesture hides a meaning.
- Meet Vera, Griselda, and Seaton as they navigate flirtation, class, and family ties.
- Follow the uneasy spark between Vera and Seaton against a backdrop of social bustle and quiet danger.
- Experience the tension between past grievances and present happiness, hinted at by a web of whispered questions and guarded responses.
- Observe a house full of guests, playful banter, and the slow uncovering of long-buried truths.
Ideal for readers who enjoy sweeping romance, social intrigue, and atmospheric settings in a late‑Victorian mood.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, published in the late 19th century, tells the story of two young women, Griselda and Vera, who are forced to live with their tyrannical and abusive uncle after the death of their parents. The story follows their experiences as they navigate the social constraints and expectations placed upon them, and their struggles to find love and happiness against all odds. Within the context of Victorian societal constraints, the author explores themes of family, duty, and the position of women in a patriarchal society. Through the characters of Griselda and Vera, the author probes the conflicts that emerge when personal desires clash with societal expectations, and reveals the complexities and double standards of 19th-century social norms. The book offers a deep and nuanced exploration of the challenges faced by women of the era, as well as a critique of the rigid social structures that sought to limit their freedom and agency. 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 # 9781333221096_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333221096
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333221096
Quantity: 15 available