"A Laodicean" tells the story of Pamella, a young heiress, who becomes embroiled in the tensions between modernity and tradition. She is torn between two men: the liberal architect George Somerset, who embodies the new ways of thinking, and the traditionalist and ancestral estate owner, the De Stancy family. As she navigates her feelings and societal expectations, Pamella's choices reflect the struggles of a changing world in Victorian England. The narrative delves into themes of love, desire, and the conflict between past and future, ultimately exploring the complexities of identity and belonging within the evolving landscape of the time. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 279 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Forgotten Books .

THOMAS HARDY (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet. London-based illustrator ANN KRONHEIMER specialises in children's publishing, picture and story books, early readers and educational books for infants up to young adults. She uses a dip pen and ink, sometimes with a wash and sometimes just line, combining traditional style with modern imagery.