Love and Life

Set in the eighteenth century, this historical romance follows the fortunes, trials, and affections of its heroine amid family duty, faith, and the social currents of the age. Charlotte Yonge, an enormously popular Victorian novelist known for her moral seriousness and vivid domestic detail, weaves character and conscience into an absorbing tale. Rich in period atmosphere and gentle drama, it reflects the values and preoccupations of its era while telling an engaging human story. A representative work from a beloved and prolific author, Love and Life offers the warm, thoughtful storytelling that made Yonge a favorite of Victorian readers across the English-speaking world.