Edward is an obsessive character, driven by this theft of his birthright. He is obsessive about books, a dedicated bibliophile and scholar. Edward tells you himself that he does things you will not like, from his occasional opium use to solicitation. He is only human, doing very human things.
Ten years after his mother's death, Edward finally starts to go through her papers. She was a successful novelist and there are stacks of things for him to sort, and while sifting through the drifts, he find her diaries, small, compact black books that reveal to him his true identity. He is not Edward Glyver but Edward Charles Duport.
For the first time he realizes that he belongs to one of the oldest and most powerful families in all of England. Edward decides to reclaim his rights, his standing in the world. He begins his restoration which brings him closer and closer to Phoebus Rainsford Daunt.
Beautifully written, this is a classic in the making. This novel has it all - a dark character you have to follow to the end. It covers the full spectrum of human emotion.
Article comments
1 - Natalie Bennett
This article has been selected for syndication to Advance.net, which is affiliated with newspapers around the United States. Nice work!
2 - Katie McNeill
Thank you! :)
3 - Gordon Hauptfleisch
Dark stuff, good review. Sounds like a book to seek out and immerse myself in.
4 - Katie McNeill
It was really great, you would like it.
5 - Mel Odom
I may have to have to take a look at this one, but I'm so far behind on my reading it's ridiculous. Good job.
6 - Gordon Hauptfleisch
Congratulations & (non-existent) Fabulous Prizes! This article has been chosen as an Editors' Pick.
7 - Katie McNeill
That's fantastic! Thank you so much!!!!!! :)
8 - Patrick ochieng
It's a wonderful book and i love it's ending,Emily's and Lord Tansors losses even though the Edward does'nt find his actions justified.