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A Sheaf of Bluebells - cover

A Sheaf of Bluebells

Baroness Emmuska Orczy

Publisher: Al-Mashreq eBookstore

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A Sheaf of Bluebells is a romantic and dramatic tale set in post-Revolutionary France, where loyalties and passions clash in a land still scarred by terror. The story follows Ronnay de Maurel, the son of a Royalist family who, despite his noble birth, has been raised with revolutionary ideals. When he falls in love with Fernande de Courson, a spirited Royalist aristocrat, their union seems impossible — torn apart by politics, prejudice, and betrayal. Yet, love proves as enduring as the delicate bluebells of the title, standing resilient against the storms of hatred and vengeance. Blending romance with historical intrigue, Baroness Orczy crafts a tale of passion, reconciliation, and the power of love to bridge the deepest divides.
Available since: 09/01/2025.
Print length: 340 pages.

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