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The Dove: A New Translation
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 16 2025
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the spring of 1637, Sister Isabelle de Lautrec lives a life of quiet devotion within the walls of her convent. But when her beloved dove, Iris, returns from a week-long absence carrying a mysterious letter tied to her leg, Isabelle's world is forever changed.
The letter bears the words of an unknown correspondent-elegant, intriguing, and utterly forbidden. Against all reason and religious vows, Isabelle finds herself drawn into a secret correspondence that unfolds through the wings of her faithful dove. Each message carries promises of a world beyond the convent walls, of passion that defies sacred bonds, and of a love that dares to challenge the very foundations of her faith.
Set against the backdrop of 17th-century France, The Dove is a tale of forbidden romance and moral awakening from the master of historical fiction. With his signature blend of adventure, romance, and rich historical detail, Alexandre Dumas weaves a story that explores the eternal conflict between duty and desire, sacred vows and earthly love.
Will Sister Isabelle choose the safety of her cloistered life, or will she risk everything for a love that exists only in whispered letters carried on the wind?
From the author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo comes this captivating tale of love, faith, and the messages that change our lives forever.
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