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Monica: A novel Vol. II begins in the shadowed halls of a remote estate where a young woman s daily life is defined by duty, emotional restraint, and the looming decisions that shape her future. Her days revolve around the care of an ailing cousin whose illness casts a constant weight over the household. The arrival of a distant relative, a possible heir to the estate, introduces both uncertainty and the stirrings of emotional complexity. The confines of her home and the expectations imposed by lineage and tradition frame her existence as she struggles to reconcile personal longing with family obligations. The isolated setting, shaped by silence, secrets, and emotional restraint, mirrors the protagonist s inward world, as she measures every thought and gesture against her responsibilities. As relationships within the household shift, her role is tested by romantic tension and the broader implications of inheritance, social standing, and obedience. The novel slowly builds a portrait of a woman bound by circumstance, yet quietly reaching toward the possibility of autonomy and a future dictated not by legacy, but by her own will.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Monica: A novel Vol. II begins in the shadowed halls of a remote estate where a young woman s daily life is defined by duty, emotional restraint, and the looming decisions that shape her future. Her days revolve around the care of an ailing cousin whose illness casts a constant weight over the household. The arrival of a distant relative, a possible heir to the estate, introduces both uncertainty and the stirrings of emotional complexity. The confines of her home and the expectations imposed by lineage and tradition frame her existence as she struggles to reconcile personal longing with family obligations. The isolated setting, shaped by silence, secrets, and emotional restraint, mirrors the protagonist s inward world, as she measures every thought and gesture against her responsibilities. As relationships within the household shift, her role is tested by romantic tension and the broader implications of inheritance, social standing, and obedience. The novel slowly builds a portrait of a woman bound by circumstance, yet quietly reaching toward the possibility of autonomy and a future dictated not by legacy, but by her own will.