"Lady Rosamond's Secret: A Romance of Fredericton" by Rebecca Agatha Armour is a historical romance set in 1820s Fredericton, weaving together the lives and relationships of its characters. It centers on Lady Rosamond Seymour, who finds herself conflicted between her own desires and her father’s expectations for her future, specifically regarding a marriage proposal from her cousin, Gerald Bereford. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the power to make her own decisions against the backdrop of a society with strong convictions. The story begins with a peaceful scene of the sunset, coupled with Mary Douglas, the governor’s daughter, sharing heartfelt moments with her father and introduces Lady Rosamond, highlighting the complexities of her character and setting the stage for the challenges she'll overcome.
Lady Rosamond's Secret: A Romance of Fredericton
By Rebecca Agatha Armour
In a world of social expectations and familial duty, a woman must confront a life-altering proposal that threatens to extinguish the flame of her own desires.
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Rebecca Agatha Armour was a Canadian teacher and novelist born in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Her fiction has been said to provide a "rich depiction of New Brunswick social life during the 19th century." The intention behind it was to cherish "every right and institution which makes our beloved New Brunswick the pride of its loyal people."
Rebecca Agatha Armour was a Canadian teacher and novelist born in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Her fiction has been said to provide a "rich depiction of New Brunswick social life during the 19th century." The intention behind it was to cherish "every right and institution which makes our beloved New Brunswick the pride of its loyal people."
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