The Absentee

Autor*innen

• Maria Edgeworth

Parameter

• 236 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• 19. Jahrhundert
• Belletristik
• Historische Romane
• Klassiker
• Romantik

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The story follows Lord Colambre, who navigates the complexities of high society as his mother, Lady Clonbrony, struggles for acceptance amidst ridicule, while his father faces financial ruin due to her extravagant lifestyle. As Colambre comes of age, he discovers his feelings for Grace Nugent, his mother's companion and presumed cousin, adding a layer of personal conflict to the family's social challenges. The novel explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the impact of familial dynamics on personal growth.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Hardcover