Legend (1920)

By Clemence Dane

Book Overview

Legend is a novel written by Clemence Dane and first published in 1920. The book is set in the early 19th century and tells the story of a young woman named Honor, who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Honor's husband is a wealthy and powerful man, but he is also cruel and abusive. Despite her unhappiness, Honor remains loyal to her husband and tries to make the best of her situation.As the story unfolds, Honor meets a young man named Richard, who is kind and gentle. Honor is drawn to Richard and they begin a secret affair. However, their happiness is short-lived as Honor's husband discovers their relationship and seeks revenge.Legend is a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. It explores the themes of duty, honor, and the power of love to overcome adversity. The book is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the English countryside and the characters' emotions. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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: 1104251248
• ISBN13: 9781104251246
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"