The Splendid Folly (1921)

By Margaret Pedler

Book Overview

The Splendid Folly is a novel written by Margaret Pedler and first published in 1921. The story is set in England and follows the life of the protagonist, Diana Quentin. Diana is a beautiful and wealthy young woman who is engaged to the wealthy and handsome Robert Brooke. However, she is not in love with him and is secretly in love with his brother, Stephen Brooke.Diana's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers that her father has lost all his money and she is left penniless. She is forced to break off her engagement with Robert and find work to support herself. She takes a job as a governess to a wealthy family and meets Stephen again, who is now a successful artist.As Diana and Stephen's relationship deepens, they face many obstacles, including Robert's jealousy and the disapproval of Stephen's family. Despite the challenges, Diana and Stephen continue to love each other and eventually marry.The Splendid Folly is a romantic novel that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the importance of following one's heart. It is a story of a woman who must navigate the challenges of life and love to find true happiness.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: 116417780X
• ISBN13: 9781164177807
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"