The Duke's Sweetheart - Dowling, Richard
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The Duke's Sweetheart: A Romance is a novel written by Richard Dowling, first published in 1885. The story is set in Victorian England and follows the love story of the Duke of Bayswater and a young woman named Ethel, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. The Duke falls in love with Ethel at first sight and is determined to win her heart, despite the social barriers that exist between them. Ethel is initially hesitant to enter into a relationship with the Duke, but eventually succumbs to his charm and falls in love with him as well. However, their relationship is threatened by the Duke's…mehr

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The Duke's Sweetheart: A Romance is a novel written by Richard Dowling, first published in 1885. The story is set in Victorian England and follows the love story of the Duke of Bayswater and a young woman named Ethel, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. The Duke falls in love with Ethel at first sight and is determined to win her heart, despite the social barriers that exist between them. Ethel is initially hesitant to enter into a relationship with the Duke, but eventually succumbs to his charm and falls in love with him as well. However, their relationship is threatened by the Duke's jealous ex-lover and the societal expectations placed upon them. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations in Victorian England. It is a classic romance novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and love stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Richard Dowling (1846-1898) was an Irish novelist, journalist, and editor, best known for his contributions to 19th-century Irish literature. Born in Clonmel, County Tipperary, he moved to Dublin, where he began his career as a journalist. He worked for The Nation and The Irish Times, writing both fiction and non-fiction. Dowling is known for his suspenseful novels and short stories, often exploring themes of mystery and supernatural occurrences. His novel The Mystery of Killard gained significant attention for its intriguing plot and vivid characterization. Apart from his fiction, Dowling was a skilled editor, contributing to and shaping literary discourse in Dublin. He frequently incorporated Irish settings and folklore into his works, connecting deeply with the Irish cultural landscape. Though his career was cut short by his early death at age 52, his contributions to Victorian-era fiction left a lasting mark on Irish literary history.