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A lost jewel of early 20th century literature rediscovered and reborn for a new generation. Jaffery is a tender, character-driven narrative that blends wit, moral insight, and a timeless love story set against the manners and mores of Edwardian Britain. William John Locke s classic novel follows the quietly transformative journey of its central characters as they navigate love, loss, and social expectation. With elegant prose and keen psychological observation, Locke creates vivid personalities whose small choices ripple into profound emotional consequences. Readers will find romantic fiction s familiar heart longing, misstep, and redemption rendered with literary refinement that rewards both casual readers and collectors of vintage romance and historical fiction. This edition is significant: out of print for decades, Jaffery has been meticulously restored and republished by Alpha Editions. More than a simple reprint, this release is a collector s item and cultural treasure a carefully curated presentation of a William John Locke book that belongs on the shelves of anyone who cherishes classic novels. Ideal for fans of early 20th century literature, lovers of literary romance, and those exploring Gutenberg Project books and public domain novels, this restored volume revives a subtle, moving work of British authorship for today and tomorrow. Own a piece of literary history: a beautifully renewed classic that speaks to both the heart and the reader s appetite for elegant, character-driven storytelling.
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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.
A lost jewel of early 20th century literature rediscovered and reborn for a new generation. Jaffery is a tender, character-driven narrative that blends wit, moral insight, and a timeless love story set against the manners and mores of Edwardian Britain. William John Locke s classic novel follows the quietly transformative journey of its central characters as they navigate love, loss, and social expectation. With elegant prose and keen psychological observation, Locke creates vivid personalities whose small choices ripple into profound emotional consequences. Readers will find romantic fiction s familiar heart longing, misstep, and redemption rendered with literary refinement that rewards both casual readers and collectors of vintage romance and historical fiction. This edition is significant: out of print for decades, Jaffery has been meticulously restored and republished by Alpha Editions. More than a simple reprint, this release is a collector s item and cultural treasure a carefully curated presentation of a William John Locke book that belongs on the shelves of anyone who cherishes classic novels. Ideal for fans of early 20th century literature, lovers of literary romance, and those exploring Gutenberg Project books and public domain novels, this restored volume revives a subtle, moving work of British authorship for today and tomorrow. Own a piece of literary history: a beautifully renewed classic that speaks to both the heart and the reader s appetite for elegant, character-driven storytelling.