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Henrietta Temple: A Love Story
Hardcover
RomanceClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025703282
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 466
Weight: 1.82
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Henrietta Temple; A Love Story is a classic Victorian novel by Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield. The narrative centers on Ferdinand Armine, a handsome young man born into an ancient but impoverished noble family. To save his family's estate, Ferdinand is pressured to marry for money, yet his life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters the beautiful and wealthy Henrietta Temple. This encounter sparks a passionate and transformative romance that challenges the social expectations and financial obligations of the 19th-century English elite.
As a notable example of the Victorian romance genre, the work explores themes of devotion, sacrifice, and the conflict between personal happiness and familial duty. Disraeli, who would later serve as a prominent Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, weaves a tale filled with emotional intensity and eloquent dialogue. Henrietta Temple; A Love Story is prized for its lyrical style and its vivid depiction of the romantic ideals of its time. It remains a poignant exploration of the human heart, illustrating the complexities of courtship and the enduring nature of true affection within a rigid class structure.
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