The Sleeping Sword
The Sleeping Sword by Brenda Jagger, published by Macdonald in 1982, is a historical romance set in high Victorian England. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Grace Agbrigg, a woman with aspirations that extend beyond the confines of a wealthy marriage. In a society dominated by men, Grace navigates the expectations placed upon her, ultimately finding herself drawn to the ambitious Gideon Chard, despite her initial resistance.
Readers will discover Grace’s journey as she confronts the limitations imposed on women of her time. The story delves into her struggle against societal norms and her quest for independence, culminating in her decision to break free from a marriage that lacks authenticity. As the only divorcee in Cullingford, Grace faces the challenges of social ostracism while striving to assert her identity in a world that seeks to define her. The themes of romance and historical context are intricately woven throughout this compelling narrative.
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Grace Agbrigg has ambitions beyond merely ornamenting the home of a rich husband. But high Victorian England is still almost wholly a man’s world in which women – rich or poor – must do the bidding of father, husband or employer. Attracted against her will to the ambitious and ruthless Gideon Chard, Grace instead makes the marriage that is expected of her. But eventually she breaks free of a relationship that is a sham to become the only divorcee in Cullingford – and a social outcast.
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