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Volume 2. - VI. THE PASSING OF THE YEARS VII. A COURT-MARTIAL VIII. TO EVERY MAN HIS HOUR IX. THE FAITH OF COMRADES - CHAPTER VI - THE PASSING OF THE YEARS
Lali’s slow convalescence becomes a turning point, reshaping her view of the marriage that once bound her. Recognizing that her husband never truly loved her, she insists that no word of her condition or her child reach him, securing a promise of privacy from those around her. As her baby—named after the steadfast Richard—grows, Lali finds purpose in caring for the child while quietly plotting retribution against the man who wronged her.
Determined to transcend her past, Lili immerses herself in the genteel world of the Armours, mastering etiquette, music, and the arts under Richard’s patient guidance. Their bond deepens as each teaches the other, reviving Richard’s long‑dormant vigor while giving Lali the social polish she craves. When the family travels to London, the journey marks both an outward adventure and an inner transformation that will shape the choices they face ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (68K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1932
A bestselling novelist of adventure and historical romance, he brought Canadian settings and imperial politics together in stories that captivated a wide readership. His best-known work, The Seats of the Mighty, helped make him one of the most popular English-language novelists of his day.
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