Overview
Guilderoy: A Novel, written by Ouida and first published in 1903, is a story set in the late 19th century about the life and loves of a young aristocrat named Guilderoy. The book follows Guilderoy's journey from his privileged upbringing in England, through his travels across Europe, and finally to his return home to take up his place as the head of his family's estate.Along the way, Guilderoy falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Venetia, who captures his heart and leads him on a journey of self-discovery. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Venetia is already married to a wealthy and powerful man, and Guilderoy must navigate the complexities of their love triangle.As the story unfolds, Guilderoy's character is tested by the challenges he faces, including his own pride and vanity, his family's expectations, and the societal norms of the time. Through it all, he must learn to balance his desire for love and happiness with his duty and responsibility to his family and his social class.Filled with vivid descriptions of the opulent lifestyles of the aristocracy, as well as the beauty and splendor of Europe's most famous cities, Guilderoy: A Novel is a captivating tale of love, passion, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.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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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781164919254
- ISBN-10: 1164919253
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.99 pounds
- Page Count: 336
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