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Lodore

by Mary Shelley

A London visit unfolds like a quiet storm, testing loyalties, love, and a family’s secrets. Two women, an unsettled marriage, and a man with a shadowed past drive a tale of social intrigue and fragile bonds. From the drawing rooms of the capital to an unexpected journey, this edition follows the characters as they navigate memory, duty, and a world that reshapes their fates. The narrative centers on Ethel and her guardianship by relatives in a bustling city that challenges their sense of belonging. With wit and sharp observation, the text explores how public life and private loyalties collide, and how a single encounter can alter the course of many lives.