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The Duke Decides (1903)

The Duke Decides (1903)

Hill, Headon

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ISBN10: 1163909025
ISBN13: 9781163909027
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Duke Decides is a novel written by Headon Hill and published in 1903. The story revolves around the Duke of Powys, who is faced with a difficult decision when he discovers that his son, Lord Harry, has fallen in love with a woman of lower social status. The Duke is torn between his duty to his family and his love for his son, and must navigate the complex social hierarchy of Victorian England to find a solution that will satisfy both his family and his conscience.As the story unfolds, the Duke must confront his own prejudices and biases as he struggles to come to terms with his son's unconventional choice of partner. Along the way, he is forced to confront the hypocrisy and double standards of the society in which he lives, and must decide whether to follow his heart or his head.The Duke Decides is a compelling portrait of Victorian society, exploring themes of class, gender, and morality in a nuanced and thought-provoking way. Hill's writing is rich and evocative, transporting the reader back to a bygone era and immersing them in the world of the aristocracy. This is a book that will appeal to anyone interested in historical fiction, social commentary, or the complexities of human relationships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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