Through a Glass Darkly
Through a Glass Darkly by Karleen Koen is a historical novel published by Arrow in 1996, featuring 784 pages in English. This edition reintroduces a sweeping saga centered around the lives of unforgettable characters, including the beautiful noblewoman Barbara Alderley and her complex relationships with Roger MontGeoffry, her cunning grandmother, and her self-centered mother, Diana. The narrative is infused with themes of intrigue, romance, and betrayal, offering a rich exploration of their intertwined destinies.
Readers will find a story that delves into power dynamics, family conflict, and ambition, all set against a backdrop of historical significance. The characters navigate a world filled with passion and treachery, making choices that shape their lives and those around them. Through a Glass Darkly presents a vivid portrayal of a bygone era, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the drama and complexities of its richly drawn figures.
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“”Lives up to every expectation. It’s magnificent “”
– Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sourcebooks Landmark proudly reintroduces this classic historical novel.
Karleen Koen’s sweeping saga contains unforgettable characters consumed with passion: the extraordinarily beautiful fifteen-year-old noblewoman, Barbara Alderley; the man she adores, the wickedly handsome Roger MontGeoffry; her grandmother, the duchess, who rules the family with cunning and wit; and her mother, the ineffably cruel, self-centered and licentious Diana. Like no other work, Through a Glass Darkly is infused with intrigue, sweetened by romance and awash in the black ink of betrayal.
* Sold 130,000 hardcover and 600,000 mass paperback
* New York Times bestseller for five consecutive months
* A former Book of the Month Club Main Selection
PRAISE FOR THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY:
“”A completely involving story…power, greed, family conflict, burning ambition and passion kindle the plot. Readers will be captivated “”
– Publishers Weekly
“”Fast-paced and fun to read “”
– Glamour
“”Engaging, elegant, chock full of sex and gossip.””
– Philadelphia Inquirer
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