Through a Glass Darkly

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Sourcebooks Landmark proudly reintroduces this classic historical novel.Karleen Koen’s sweeping saga contains unforgettable characters consumed with passion: the extraordinarily beautiful fifteen-year-old noblewoman, Barbara Alderley; the man she adores, the wickedly handsome Roger MontGeoffry; her grandmother, the duchess, who rules the family with cunning and wit; and her mother, the ineffably cruel, self-centered and licentious Diana. Like no other work, Through a Glass Darkly is infused with intrigue, sweetened by romance and awash in the black ink of betrayal.--Sold 130,000 hardcover and 600,000 mass paperback--New York Times bestseller for five consecutive months--A former Book of the Month Club Main Selection"Lives up to every expectation. It’s magnificent!"—Cleveland Plain Dealer"A completely involving story... power, greed, family conflict, burning ambition and passion kindle the plot. Readers will be captivated!"—Publishers Weekly"Fast-paced and fun to read!"—Glamour"Engaging, elegant, chock full of sex and gossip."—Philadelphia Inquirer

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