A woman stuck in a loveless marriage is torn between her duty and desire to reconcile with a former fiancé after an extended absence. The Judgement House tests the importance of one’s family, integrity and social status. Jasmine Grenfel is a determined woman who has encountered her share of rich and powerful men. Rudyard Byng is a successful entrepreneur, while Ian Stafford is a rising political star. Both men are enchanted by Jasmine but only one can take her hand in marriage. Jasmine chooses a life of wealth and influence over one of love and happiness. She encounters several obstacles including a murder that exposes her sordid past. Gilbert Parker delivers an unconventional love story set against the backdrop of an impending war. It’s a stark contrast that highlights the superficial nature of the characters’ exploits. The Judgement House is an engaging read that’s fueled by murder, intrigue and missed opportunities. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Judgement House is both modern and readable.
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关于作者
Gilbert Parker (1862–1932), also credited as Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker, 1st Baronet, was a Canadian novelist and British politician. His initial career was in education, working in various schools as a teacher and lecturer. He then traveled abroad to Australia where he became an editor at the Sydney Morning Herald. He expanded his writing to include long-form works such as romance fiction. Some of his most notable titles include Pierre and his People (1892), The Seats of the Mighty and The Battle of the Strong.