num_pages: 674
description: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!One of the most beloved historical fiction novels of all time!As opulent and passionate as the 18th century it celebrates, Through A Glass Darkly sparkles with all of the extravagance and scandal of a grand and glorious era.Barbara Alderly has loved her husband, the wealthy, charming Earl of Devane, Roger Montgeoffry, since childhood. Set against a French court awash in intrigue, treachery and debauchery, Barbara must learn to navigate the dark currents of deception, scandal and betrayal. Peopled by a cast of unforgettable characters, here is the story of a great family ruled by a dowager of extraordinary power; a young woman coming of age, seeking love in the midst of a storm; her mother, the cruel and self-centered Diana; and of a man haunted by a secret that could turn all of their dreams to ashes...Like no other historical fiction novel, Through a Glass Darkly is infused with intrigue, sweetened by romance and awash in the black ink of betrayal. 
language: English
title: Through a Glass Darkly
titlecomplete: Through a Glass Darkly (Tamworth Saga #2)
genres: Historical, Historical Fiction, 18th Century, Fantasy, Historical Romance, British Literature, Adult, Romance, Fiction, France
ratings_count: 10941
places: England, London, England, Paris, France
series: Tamworth Saga, Through a Glass Darkly
publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark