Cupid’s Garden

Cupid’s Garden

Cupid's Garden

Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2005
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781417936922
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Cupid’s Garden is a novel written by Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Damaris. Damaris is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is caught between two men who are in love with her. One is a wealthy aristocrat named Lord St. George, and the other is a struggling artist named Jack. As the story progresses, Damaris must choose between the two men who are vying for her affection. However, she soon discovers that both men have secrets that could destroy her happiness. Lord St. George is hiding a scandalous past, while Jack is struggling with his own demons. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of one’s actions. It also delves into the societal norms and expectations of the time period, particularly for women. Overall, Cupid’s Garden is a captivating story that offers a glimpse into the complexities of romantic relationships and the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century.1900. This volume presents the author of Isabel Carnaby and The Farringdons in a new light as the mistress of the art of storytelling according to the French rather than the English school. A situation, an incident full of significance beneath the surface, a contrast, becomes in her hands a theme for a charming little tale which may move the reader to real emotion, or to delight in the writer�������s humor. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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