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A Laodicean

Thomas Hardy

Narrated by Clive Chafer

Released
April 8, 2016
Length
14 hrs 35 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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In "The Laodicean," Paula Power inherits the dilapidated De Stancy Castle and hires architect George Somerset to modernize it, sparking a romantic tension as he falls for her. Paula's indecision extends beyond her love life, reflecting the broader Victorian struggles with religion, politics, and social change amid industrialization. With admiration from both George and the traditional Captain De Stancy, Paula must choose between them or risk losing both her suitors.

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