Summary:
At the turn of the
century, the Victorian upper classes live in a vibrant but strictly-ordered
world that encourages gentle, intellectual pursuits. Theirs is a life of ease
and elegance, but it can be snatched away from them in an instant if the rules
of polite society are not followed. Gothic novelist Geoffrey Hawes has never
been willing to let such restrictions hold him back, and he refuses to honor
conventions for which there is no discernible value. When he spends a social
season in a community created to celebrate the Arts, music, and philosophy, he
is unexpectedly befriended by the daughter of the Governor, Miranda Claridge.
Bitter and
disenchanted with the privileged and wealthy, Geoffrey finds his beliefs
repeatedly challenged by the intelligent and vivacious Miranda. In the midst of
their heated debates on the mores of the upper class, this unlikely friendship
blossoms into a passionate love. He encourages her to pursue her interest in
painting and gives her a new understanding of what relationships between men
and women should be. Meanwhile, Miranda begins to open his eyes to all that is
wonderful and beautiful and good in the world.
Geoffrey at last
accepts that he has fallen in love with Miranda, but misunderstandings and lies
come between them. Knowing that Miranda believes it is her duty to marry, he
prepares himself to hear news of her wedding. Geoffrey attempts to escape the
pain of her perceived rejection by traveling and throwing himself into his
work. However, he cannot run forever. One day, he encounters Miranda again and
soon discovers that she is not the same woman he left behind. Can the couple
realize that they each must relinquish some of their prejudices and
preconceived notions before it is too late? Can love really conquer all?
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Elizabeth
Lawrence is the author of both contemporary and period romances. Each book
incorporates its own unique blend of humor and reverence, the peculiar and the
mundane. In addition to her novels, Elizabeth serves as a freelance editor. A
lifelong writer and former paralegal, Elizabeth divides her free time between
her husband and two sons, her three cats, her collection of cozy murder
mysteries, and her mildly severe caffeine addiction. A native of Lawrence, Kansas,
Elizabeth now works from her home in Cleveland, Ohio.
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