Stray Pearls: Memoirs of Margaret De Ribaumont, Viscountess of Bellaise

In "Stray Pearls: Memoirs of Margaret De Ribaumont, Viscountess of Bellaise," Charlotte M. Yonge weaves a rich tapestry of 17th-century life through the eyes of its eponymous protagonist. Utilizing a sophisticated narrative style that blends fictional memoir with historical fidelity, Yonge explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for personal identity against a backdrop of societal expect...