Publisher's Synopsis
Diana Tempest is a novel written by Mary Cholmondeley. The story follows the life of Diana Tempest, a young woman who is orphaned and forced to live with her aunt and uncle. Diana is a strong-willed and independent character who defies the social norms of her time. She falls in love with a man named Captain Cunningham, but their relationship is complicated by his past and his current engagement to another woman. Diana must navigate the complexities of love, family, and social status as she tries to find her place in the world. The novel explores themes of gender roles, class, and the constraints of society. It is a captivating and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the late 19th century.I Must Have Out Those Bonds, ' He Went On, Forgetting His Visitor Again Instantly. 'I Can't Lay My Hand On 'em, But I've Got 'em Somewhere. Top Left-hand Drawer Of The Walnut Escritoire. I Know I Have 'em. I'll Make Him Bleed. Top Left-hand. No, No, No. Where Was It, Then? Lock's Stiff;--the Lock! Break It. I Say I Will Have 'em!'This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work
