Description
Young Lady Madeline Matthews is caught in a dilemma that many women of her time face. With her youthful spirit and dreams of romance, she is pressured to marry an older suitor whose intentions are far from noble. Madeline longs for a life filled with passion and adventure, rather than settling down with someone who sees her as little more than a trophy.
As she navigates the societal expectations that bind her, Madeline encounters unexpected allies and potential suitors who challenge her understanding of love. Their presence awakens desires within her that she had suppressed for the sake of propriety. Torn between duty and desire, she begins to realize that her happiness may depend on breaking free from conventions.
Madeline's journey unfolds against a backdrop of rich historical detail, where the struggles of women’s hearts and the changing tides of romance offer a compelling glimpse into a world where passion, intrigue, and self-discovery are intertwined. In chasing after the dreams she holds dear, she must ultimately decide what love truly means to her.
As she navigates the societal expectations that bind her, Madeline encounters unexpected allies and potential suitors who challenge her understanding of love. Their presence awakens desires within her that she had suppressed for the sake of propriety. Torn between duty and desire, she begins to realize that her happiness may depend on breaking free from conventions.
Madeline's journey unfolds against a backdrop of rich historical detail, where the struggles of women’s hearts and the changing tides of romance offer a compelling glimpse into a world where passion, intrigue, and self-discovery are intertwined. In chasing after the dreams she holds dear, she must ultimately decide what love truly means to her.
Book Details
Format
Kindle
Pages
384 pages
Language
English
Published
Feb 8, 2005
Publisher
HARPERCOLLINS
Editions
37 editions
ISBN-10
0060829451
ISBN-13
9780060829452