London Pride: When the World Was Younger is a Victorian historical novel set during the English Civil War, following Sir John Kirkland, a loyalist cavalier, and his daughter Angela. Fleeing the dangers of war, they journey to a convent in Louvain, confronting loss, exile, and the weight of history. Braddon explores loyalty, faith, and family bonds, contrasting innocence and hope against a backdrop...
Mary Elizabeth Braddon - London Pride
London Pride
When the World Was Younger
Mary Elizabeth Braddon
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London Pride: When the World Was Younger is a Victorian historical novel set during the English Civil War, following Sir John Kirkland, a loyalist cavalier, and his daughter Angela. Fleeing the dangers of war, they journey to a convent in Louvain, confronting loss, exile, and the weight of history. Braddon explores loyalty, faith, and family bonds, contrasting innocence and hope against a backdrop of political turmoil and personal sacrifice.