Beggar on Horseback
“Beggar on Horseback” by Sylvia Thorpe, published by Corgi in 1981, is a work of fiction that explores the life of lovely Dorothea Stratton, whose sheltered existence is upended when her brother loses the family fortune through gambling. As she grapples with the loss of her dowry and the implications for her future, Dorothea remains at Gallows Farm, resigned to a life without marriage. Her circumstances take a turn when a wounded stranger named Anthony Forrest arrives, igniting feelings of love in her heart, though she remains unaware of his true identity.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of social standing. As Dorothea navigates her changing world, the tension builds around her relationship with Anthony, who is secretly the card shark responsible for her family’s downfall. This edition spans 235 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a story of unexpected twists and emotional depth.
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Lovely Dorothea Stratton’s life had always been sheltered and serene. Then her brother gambled away the entire family fortune, and she knew things would never be the same again.
She assumed that she would remain quietly at Gallows Farm, never being able to marry now that her dowry was in the hands of that detestable card shark, Kelvin Rainham.
Then one day a wounded stranger was brought to the farm. He called himself Anthony Forrest and Dorothea promptly began to fall in love with him. She had no way of knowing that he was actually Kelvin Rainham.
How long would it be before Dorothea found out that this handsome stranger was the scoundrel responsible for her family’s shame and ruin…
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