Madeleine
Madeleine by Elvi Rhodes is a New Ed edition published by Corgi in 1989, featuring 510 pages in English. This novel presents the coming-of-age story of Madeleine Bates, who navigates her life as a housemaid for the wealthy Parkinson family while contending with her tyrannical father. The narrative unfolds as she encounters Leon Bonneau, the son of a French wool baron, leading to transformative events at Mount Royd.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as family life, romance, and the complexities of social class in a historical context. The story delves into Madeleine’s passionate and rebellious spirit, contrasting her obedient role with her desires for a different life. This saga captures the intricacies of marriage and divorce, set against the backdrop of small-town dynamics in the 20th century.
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A beautiful coming of age saga by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes, perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.
READERS ARE LOVING MADELEINE!
“Nostalgia at its best” – 5 STARS.
“A gripping book and extremely well told.” – 5 STARS.
“Excellent page turner” – 5 STARS
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WILL ONE CHANCE ENCOUNTER CHANGE HER LIFE FOREVER?
Madeleine Bates, daughter of a tyrannical and bigoted mill worker and housemaid to the rich Parkinson family, spends her life serving the spoilt and spiteful Sophia Parkinson, the daughter of the richest mill owner in Helsdon.
But beneath her obedient and dutiful exterior lies a passionate, fiery and rebellious spirit. And when the dashing Leon Bonneau – son of a French wool baron – comes to stay with the Parkinsons at their house Mount Royd, he cannot help but be drawn to her.
From that moment on, everything changes for everyone at Mount Royd…
Madeleine’s story continues in Elvi Rhodes’s novel The House of Bonneau.
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