Publisher's Synopsis
The Children of the Abbey is a novel written by Regina Maria Roche. It is a Gothic romance novel set in 18th century England. The story revolves around the life of Amanda Fitzalan, an orphaned girl who is taken in by the wealthy and kind-hearted Lady Fitzalan. Amanda grows up with Lady Fitzalan's children, Edward and Mary, and the three become inseparable friends. However, their idyllic life is soon disrupted by a series of mysterious events that threaten to tear them apart.As Amanda grows older, she falls in love with Edward, but their love is forbidden by Lady Fitzalan, who wants Edward to marry someone of his own social standing. Amanda is heartbroken but tries to move on with her life. However, her past comes back to haunt her when she is accused of a crime she did not commit. With the help of her friends, Amanda sets out to clear her name and uncover the truth behind the mysterious events that have plagued their lives.The Children of the Abbey is a classic Gothic romance novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. It is a captivating tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1796 Edition.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.
