The Colonel's Opera Cloak

By Christine C. Brush

Book Overview

The Colonel's Opera Cloak is a novel by Christine C. Brush, telling the story of a young woman named Charlotte who finds herself in a difficult situation after the death of her father. Left with no money and no prospects, Charlotte takes a job as a governess for the children of Colonel Rupert Lacey, a wealthy and powerful man with a reputation for being harsh and demanding.Despite her initial fears, Charlotte finds herself drawn to the Colonel, and the two embark on a passionate affair that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear. As they struggle to keep their love hidden from the prying eyes of society, Charlotte and the Colonel must also contend with the machinations of those who would see them torn apart.Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, The Colonel's Opera Cloak is a tale of love, passion, and betrayal, exploring the complexities of human relationships and the lengths to which people will go to protect the ones they love. With vivid characters, richly detailed settings, and a gripping plot, this novel is sure to captivate readers from beginning to end.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163772968
• ISBN13: 9781163772966
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"