This Other Eden
This Other Eden by Marilyn Harris, published by Ballantine in October 1985, is a work of fiction that spans 561 pages. The narrative unfolds around Eden Castle, a haunting presence on the stormy Devon cliffs, and centers on the complex relationship between Thomas Eden, the last Lord of Eden Castle, and Marianne Locke, his spirited servant girl. Their story is marked by themes of desire and passion, set against the backdrop of both the rugged Devonshire coast and the sophisticated literary salons of London.
Readers will find a tumultuous exploration of love and power dynamics as Thomas and Marianne navigate their intense emotions and societal constraints. The novel delves into the struggles of its characters, highlighting Marianne’s fierce independence and Thomas’s brooding nature. This edition presents a vivid portrayal of romance intertwined with the challenges of their respective social standings, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a world where love battles against the odds.
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“The secret of the entire world is whispered here at Eden….” — Since time out of memory, Eden Castle had ridden the storm-swept Devon cliffs like a ghostly figurehead on a ship of the damned. — He was the last Lord of Eden Castle, Thomas Eden, a man of brooding desire and sudden passion … — She was his servant girl, Marianne Locke, the fiery young beauty who would rather submit to the cruel kiss of the whip than suffer the lust of a man she did not love…From the wild Devonshire coast to the glittering literary salons of London, the tumultuous union of these two proud people hazed a raging tempest of enduring love.
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