
LOVE ETERNAL - by H. RIDER HAGGARD
CONTENTS
LOVE ETERNAL
CHAPTER I HONEST JOHN
CHAPTER II ISOBEL KISSES GODFREY
CHAPTER III THE PLANTAGENET LADY
CHAPTER IV THE GARDEN IN THE SQUARE
CHAPTER V MADAME RIENNES
CHAPTER VI EXPERIENCES
CHAPTER VII MR. KNIGHT AND DUTY
Set against the rolling fields of Essex, the story follows the intertwined lives of Godfrey Knight and Isobel Blake, two souls whose destinies seem bound from the moment of their birth. Growing up just a stone’s throw apart, they navigate the quiet rhythms of village life, the lingering whispers of an ancient abbey, and the expectations of a society poised between tradition and change. Their early years are marked by the clash of ambition and modesty, as Godfrey’s privileged upbringing meets Isobel’s humble, shrewd background, prompting both to question what true gentility really means.
Through vivid descriptions of the countryside, the old rectory, and the bustling markets that shape their world, the narrative explores how love can lift a person out of darkness into a brighter, more purposeful existence. As the characters confront personal doubts and the weight of family legacies, the first act sets the stage for a journey where faith, duty, and affection intertwine, hinting at a deeper, enduring connection that may yet transcend time itself.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (558K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2003-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1925
Best known for the classic adventures King Solomon’s Mines and She, this English novelist helped shape the modern lost-world tale with stories full of danger, mystery, and far-off landscapes. His time in southern Africa fed the vivid settings and atmosphere that made his fiction so widely read.
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