Publisher's Synopsis
The Two Sides of the Shield is a novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge. The story is set in the mid-19th century in England and revolves around the lives of two families, the Keiths and the Murrays. The Keiths are a wealthy family, while the Murrays are struggling to make ends meet.The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. The two families are connected through a marriage between Lady Temple and Mr. Keith. However, their relationship is strained due to Lady Temple's infidelity with Mr. Murray.The story follows the lives of the two families as they navigate their way through the challenges of life. The Keiths must deal with the consequences of Lady Temple's actions, while the Murrays must find a way to survive in a society that is unforgiving towards those who fall from grace.Throughout the novel, the characters are forced to make difficult choices and face the consequences of their actions. The story is a poignant reminder of the importance of family, love, and forgiveness.Overall, The Two Sides of the Shield is a beautifully written novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of life. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and is looking for a compelling and thought-provoking story.What would the two aunts have said, could they have seen Dolores and Constance, at that moment partaking of the most elaborate meal the Darminster refreshment-room could supply, at a little round marble table, in company with Mr. Flinders! They had not been obliged to start nearly so early as the other party, as the journey was much shorter, and with no change of line, so they had quietly walked to the station by ten o'clock, arrived at Darminster at half-past eleven, and have been met by the personage whom Dolores recognized as Uncle Alfred.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.
