The God Of Love (1909)

The God Of Love (1909)

Justin Huntly McCarthy

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781104260972
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The God of Love is a novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy and published in 1909. The story is set in England in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Lady Betty Desmond. Betty is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is pursued by many suitors, but she is not interested in any of them. However, when she meets a handsome and mysterious man named Lord Anthony West, she falls in love with him.As their relationship blossoms, Betty discovers that Lord Anthony has a dark secret ������� he is a notorious thief known as the ''God of Love.'' Despite this revelation, Betty decides to stand by him and help him reform his ways. But their happiness is short-lived as Lord Anthony’s past catches up with him and he is forced to flee the country.Betty is heartbroken but determined to find her beloved and clear his name. She embarks on a dangerous journey to Europe, where she faces many obstacles and dangers. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a group of gypsies, a wealthy heiress, and a handsome Italian count.The God of Love is a thrilling and romantic tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption. It explores themes of trust, forgiveness, and the power of love to overcome even the darkest of secrets. McCarthy’s vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a must-read for fans of historical romance and adventure novels.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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