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Inner Shrine

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Inner Shrine is a captivating novel that delves into themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. The story follows protagonist Clelia, a young woman who finds herself torn between her loyalty to her wealthy, powerful father and her love for the charming and enigmatic artist, Larry. As Clelia navigates the complexities of her relationships and her own desires, she is forced to confront the inner turmoil that threatens to consume her.

Basil King's writing is both elegant and evocative, drawing readers into Clelia's world and inviting them to ponder the timeless questions of morality and self-discovery. The characters are richly drawn and complex, each with their own flaws and motivations that drive the narrative forward.

At its core, Inner Shrine is a story about the courage it takes to break free from societal expectations and follow one's own heart. It is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novel that lingers in the mind long after the final pages have been turned. Fans of classic literature and romance will find much to enjoy in this timeless tale of love and self-discovery.

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At the opening of this story Diane Eveleth returns from a party in Paris to her mother-in-law, who tells her that her husband George Eveleth has been killed in a duel, fought with the Marquis de Bienville. Diane secretly transfers her remaining patrimony to her mother-in-law and the two women sail for New York, where the elder woman has relatives.

Here Diane is offered the situation of chaperone for the daughter Dorothea of Derek Pruyn, a widower whom she has met before. Eventually, Pruyn makes her an offer of marriage. She withholds her answer until his return from a voyage to South America, when she is prepared to accept him, but on his home-coming she finds his attitude towards her completely changed. Pruyn has encountered de Bienville on his voyage and has heard from him that Diane was unfaithful to her husband.

The book concentrates on how the relationships between the various protagonists develop.


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