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Summary: Historical Romance set in the English countryside
Review: Set around 1825, in the country, I think the best way to describe it is by quoting the dedication: "For my sons, who wanted a really black villian". The book revolves around John Longden, who is blind following a hunting accident, and whose wife has gone missing with her maid. Unfortunately his personal fortune is tied up in some investments made in some South American mining shares and his wife's fortune is unavailable except to her in person. His daughters attempt to hide from him just how bad things actually are financially until finally they decide to call in an obligation on Piers Kennedy whose life their father had saved. Interesting characters, interesting dialog, I enjoyed it.From the dust cover of the Ulverscroft edition... John Longden bestowed the names of three admirable qualities on his daughters, Clemency, Prudence and Faith. But when he invested in romantically titled mining concerns, he found himself in grave difficulties. His daughters' efforts to restore the family's fortunes in an age which did not encourage young ladies to earn their own living, met with strong opposition, especially from Piers Kennedy, formerly a Captain in the Royal Navy. There were difficulties and dangers to be overcome before the conflict of opinions was finally resolved. ROMANCE: HISTORICAL
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Summary: Historical Romance set in the English countryside
Review: Set around 1825, in the country, I think the best way to describe it is by quoting the dedication: "For my sons, who wanted a really black villian". The book revolves around John Longden, who is blind following a hunting accident, and whose wife has gone missing with her maid. Unfortunately his personal fortune is tied up in some investments made in some South American mining shares and his wife's fortune is unavailable except to her in person. His daughters attempt to hide from him just how bad things actually are financially until finally they decide to call in an obligation on Piers Kennedy whose life their father had saved. Interesting characters, interesting dialog, I enjoyed it. From the dust cover of the Ulverscroft edition... John Longden bestowed the names of three admirable qualities on his daughters, Clemency, Prudence and Faith. But when he invested in romantically titled mining concerns, he found himself in grave difficulties. His daughters' efforts to restore the family's fortunes in an age which did not encourage young ladies to earn their own living, met with strong opposition, especially from Piers Kennedy, formerly a Captain in the Royal Navy. There were difficulties and dangers to be overcome before the conflict of opinions was finally resolved. ROMANCE:HISTORICAL
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