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To Leeward

To Leeward

To Leeward

F. Marion Crawford / FMarion Crawford

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Editorial:
Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
Materia
Ficción histórica
ISBN:
9781434426444
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To Leeward by F. Marion Crawford is a novel that explores themes of love, societal pressure, and moral decay. Set against the backdrop of Italian society, the story follows an American expatriate’s tragic fall from grace as she becomes entangled in a web of scandal and romantic entanglements. Crawford offers a sharp critique of social norms and the destructive forces of passion, weaving a narrative rich in emotional depth and cultural commentary.

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