The Bride’s Farewell
The Bride’s Farewell by Meg Rosoff is a First Edition published by Penguin Books in 2009, featuring 185 pages in English. This novel follows Pell Ridley, who escapes on the morning of her wedding, seeking to avoid a life filled with hard work and sorrow. Accompanied only by her white horse, Jack, Pell embarks on a journey marked by longing, silence, and secrets, leading her to confront the untold story of her past.
Readers will find a narrative rich in emotional depth as Pell encounters various characters, including a mysterious hunter who may help her uncover what she seeks. Set against a nineteenth-century backdrop, the story explores themes of love and loss, while delving into the complexities of women’s lives during that era. With its historical context and focus on personal discovery, The Bride’s Farewell presents a unique perspective within the young adult fiction genre.
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On the morning of her wedding, Pell Ridley creeps out of bed in the dark, kisses her sisters goodbye and flees – determined to escape a future that offers nothing but hard work and sorrow. She takes the only thing that truly belongs to her: Jack, a white horse. The road ahead is rich with longing, silence and secrets, and each encounter leads her closer to the untold story of her past. Then Pell meets a hunter, infuriating, mysterious and cold. Will he help her to find what she seeks? With all the hallmarks of Meg Rosoff’s extraordinary writing, The Bride’s Farewell also breaks new ground for this author, in a nineteenth century, Hardyesque setting. This is a moving story of love and lost things, with a core of deep, beautiful romance.
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