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The Guarded Flame (1906)

The Guarded Flame (1906)

Maxwell, William Babington

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Mystery & ThrillerHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1437321623
ISBN13: 9781437321623
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Guarded Flame is a novel written by William Babington Maxwell and originally published in 1906. The story is set in England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Lady Mary. Lady Mary is a beautiful and wealthy heiress who is pursued by several suitors, but she is guarded by her father who wants to protect her from any unworthy or unscrupulous men. One of her suitors, a young man named George, is determined to win her heart and prove himself worthy of her love. However, he must navigate the complex social hierarchy of the time and overcome the obstacles that stand in his way, including Lady Mary's father and his own lack of wealth and status. As the story unfolds, George and Lady Mary's relationship is tested by various events and challenges, including a scandalous accusation against George and the unexpected arrival of a rival suitor. Through it all, Lady Mary must decide whether to follow her heart or adhere to the expectations of her family and society. The Guarded Flame is a poignant tale of love, loyalty, and the struggle between tradition and personal desire. It offers a vivid portrayal of Edwardian England and its social customs, as well as a timeless exploration of the human heart and its complexities.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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