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Two on a Tower

Thomas Hardy

Maison d'édition: Bu Classics Books

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Synopsis

Stargazing and forbidden romance collide in this celestial tale of a young astronomer and an older noblewoman. Their shared passion for the heavens provides an escape from the rigid hierarchies of the earth, yet their secret bond is constantly threatened by scandal and societal pressure. It is a unique blend of scientific wonder and romantic yearning set against the vastness of the cosmos.
Disponible depuis: 06/03/2026.
Longueur d'impression: 377 pages.

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