Set against the backdrop of the Inquisition, this Gothic romance from British novelist Ann Radcliffe is sure to please fans of the genre. Protagonists Vincentio di Vivaldi and Ellena di Rosalba fall in love at first sight and attempt to escape the...
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Set against the backdrop of the Inquisition, this Gothic romance from British novelist Ann Radcliffe is sure to please fans of the genre. Protagonists Vincentio di Vivaldi and Ellena di Rosalba fall in love at first sight and attempt to escape the siege of religious persecution and marry. Will they succeed, or will their romance fall prey to the hysteria and senseless destruction that defines the era?
For a sophisticated and titillating read, dip into The Lost Girl by famed British novelist D.H. Lawrence, known for producing such masterworks as The Rainbow and Women in Love. This award-winning novel is a journey of discovery, following protagonist...
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For a sophisticated and titillating read, dip into The Lost Girl by famed British novelist D.H. Lawrence, known for producing such masterworks as The Rainbow and Women in Love. This award-winning novel is a journey of discovery, following protagonist Alvina Houghton as she experiences a series of devastating personal losses and seeks to find an ideal romantic partner, against the express wishes of her parents. The Lost Girl highlights Lawrence's keen insight into human behavior
CONTENTS; Chapter I - The Decline of Manchester House; Chapter II - The Rise of Alvina Houghton; Chapter III - The Maternity Nurse; Chapter IV - Two Women Die; Chapter V - The Beau; Chapter VI - Houghton's Last Endeavour; Chapter VII - Natcha-Kee-Tawara; Chapter VIII - Ciccio; Chapter IX - Alvina Becomes Allaye; Chapter X - The Fall of Manchester House; Chapter XI - Honourable Engagement; Chapter XII - Allaye Also is Engaged; Chapter XIII - The Wedded Wife; Chapter XIV - The Journey Across; Chapter XV - The Place Called Califano; Chapter XVI - Suspense;