A Life For a Love: A Novel: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Life For a Love: A Novel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Meade, L. T. (1854–1914).
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"A Life For a Love" by L.T. Meade is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Gerald Wyndham, the only son of a country rector, who is caught in a tumultuous situation after getting engaged to Valentine Paget, the wealthy heiress of a prominent merchant. As the narrative unfolds, the complexities of love, social expectations, and personal sacrifice manifest through the lives of the characters, particularly highlighting Gerald's internal struggle between love and duty. The opening of the novel introduces the idyllic setting of a rectory garden on a summer day, filled with laughter and children playing. It quickly establishes key characters: the rector and his son Gerald, alongside his spirited sisters, Lilias and Marjory. The dialogue reveals a heartfelt concern from Lilias regarding Gerald's upcoming departure to London with his fiancée Valentine, hinting at deeper emotional undercurrents. As the characters discuss packing and preparations, the tension illustrates their affection for Gerald and foreshadows the upcoming wedding, while subtly hinting at the complexities that lie ahead in Gerald's new life and his entanglements with Valentine and her family.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Life For a Love: A Novel
- Author credits: Meade, L. T. (1854–1914)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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