The Swan
by Marguerite Steen
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Pub Date 30 Dec 2016 | Archive Date 6 Jan 2017
Endeavour Press | The Odyssey Press
Description
Early 19th Century.
Hariot’s life is changed forever when she makes the fateful decision to take Julia in as her companion…
Tension soon arises with the unexpected arrival of Hariot’s troublesome stepson, sixteen-year-old Pelham, who comes to stay following a short stint in jail.
While Pelham increasingly comes to resist the authority of his stepmother, matters are not helped by the stifling presence of Hariot’s brother, Sir Miles Cary, whose harsh discipline of the young man is also met with resistance.
Caught up in the power struggle is Julia, who is torn between her growing attraction to Pelham and the possibility of finally marrying an eligible bachelor – Miles Carey.
But Pelham’s growing infatuation with Julia and jealous hatred of Miles threatens to turn all of their lives upside down...
The Swan is a compelling tale of dangerous passions and inner conflicts set in the heart of the English countryside.
Advance Praise
‘Miss Steen is a superb manipulator of scene, and she makes her places as alive as her people’ - Daily Telegraph
‘Rich and enjoyable’ - The Observer
‘fine scenes and piquant portraits’ - The Sunday Times
‘a vivid narrative’ - Manchester Guardian
‘full of colour and character’ - John o' London's Weekly
‘rich, lavish, violent, passionate’ - Evening News
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781541371255 |
| PRICE | £2.99 (GBP) |
