9780243521463 - The Holiday Husband Classic Reprint by Dolf Wyllarde (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This compelling story explores the life and experiences of a young woman named Vervain Chalmont, who toils away in the stifling confines of an office at the Colonial Women's League. With a meager salary, she yearns for a life beyond the mundane routine, her imagination ignited by tales of distant lands. Fate intervenes when she meets an enigmatic man with a beard claiming to be Ted Egerton, a seasoned explorer from British Moldivia. Their chance encounter sparks a spark of adventure within Vervain, tempting her to escape her dreary existence. As they spend time together, Vervain delves into Ted's world of lush forests, exotic wildlife, and dangerous encounters, her hunger for a meaningful life intensifying. However, as she navigates the complexities of their relationship and the limitations imposed by her circumstances, Vervain must confront her own desires and the choices that lie before her, ultimately discovering the true nature of freedom and the significance of her own voice. 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.