{"product_id":"through-a-glass-darkly-paperback-2","title":"Through a Glass Darkly - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKarleen Koen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE \u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A sprawling escape into 18th century English nobility and one heck of an engaging romantic drama.\"--\u003cem\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the most beloved historical fiction novels of all time, \u003cem\u003eThrough a Glass Darkly\u003c\/em\u003e presents a breathtaking, lush story of a young noblewoman as she explores the intriguing world of the noble class while building her life with the man she loves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKarleen Koen's sweeping saga introduces unforgettable characters consumed with passion: the extraordinarily beautiful fifteen-year-old noblewoman, Barbara Alderley; the man she adores, the wickedly handsome Roger MontGeoffry; her grandmother, the duchess, who rules the family with cunning and wit; and her mother, the ineffably cruel, self-centered and licentious Diana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough her own romantic fairy tale seems to be coming true, Barbara has a lot to learn about the machinations of the royal courts, financial chaos, and surviving with her reputation intact. Like no other work, \u003cem\u003eThrough a Glass Darkly\u003c\/em\u003e is infused with intrigue, sweetened by romance and awash in the black ink of betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull of elements that fans of Susanna Kearsley, Diana Gabaldon, and Phillipa Gregory will love: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rich, beautiful world you can escape to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacters with strong hearts and extraordinary depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSumptuous, stunning historical detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomance to sweep you up and carry you away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThrough a Glass Darkly\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] lavish, carefully researched portrait of a young woman's turbulent coming of age in 18th-century England and France.\"--\u003cem\u003ePeople\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fast-paced and fun to read!\"--\u003cem\u003eGlamour\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A brilliant historical novel, a lovely romance, a gripping character study--there's something for everyone.\"--\u003cem\u003eRichmond Times-Dispatch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKarleen Koen is interested in history, particularly women's place in it. Love and hate, gender issues, and spiritual quests are themes she explores in her fiction. She lives in Houston and is also the author of Dark Angels and Now Face to Face. Her blog, called Writing Life, is at www.wordpress.karleenkoen.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 768\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.34 x 9.16 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42725709021247,"sku":"9781402200441","price":28.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/14aed3f796e1c8ef18dbb8cdaf156764.webp?v=1765107635","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/through-a-glass-darkly-paperback-2","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}