The White Dove

By William John Locke and J Locke William

Book Overview

The White Dove is a novel written by William J. Locke. The story revolves around the character of a young girl named Jacqueline, who is raised in a convent in France. Jacqueline is known for her beauty and innocence and is considered a symbol of purity and goodness. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is forced to leave the convent and marry a wealthy man named Lord Elven.As Jacqueline adjusts to her new life, she discovers that Lord Elven is not the man she thought he was. He is cold, distant, and has a dark secret that threatens to destroy their marriage. In the midst of this turmoil, Jacqueline befriends a young artist named Ralph Dacre, who helps her see the beauty in the world and gives her hope for a better future.As the story unfolds, Jacqueline must navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and betrayal while trying to maintain her sense of self and her faith in humanity. The White Dove is a compelling tale of love, loss, and redemption that will leave readers captivated until the very end.1912. A novel by the British author. Contents: Father and Son; The Shadow in a Life; Sylvester Consults the Stars; Leroux Speaks; De Mortuis; The Walden Art Colony; The Dangerous Hour; Triumph; Damon and Pythias; Sylvester Does Battle; Unrest; The Cause Wanes; The Uses of Adversity; At Ayresford; A Strip of Pink Paper; At Bay; A Wedding Eve; Fellow-Travellers; The Sword Falls; Oh, White Dove of the Pity Divine; Heritage; A Glorious World. This is one of 28 works by Locke available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162629584
• ISBN13: 9781162629582
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"