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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Synopsis
A haunting love story set in the Channel Islands and New Zealand in the 19th century. William Ozanne, whose hypnotic, masculine presence made two sisters adore him with all their heart... The two beautiful daughters of a wealthy merchant of the Channel Islands fall in love with the same man, are very diferent. Marianne, the eldest sister is brilliant, passionate, and moody, by whom William was both fascinated and repelled... And Marguerite, the younger sister is pretty, dreamy and quietly, whom William adored. The sisters had both loved him for years. He has gone abroad to seek his fortune to New Zealand. Now they were waiting for him to return from his journeys and claim his bride. But drunkenly he addresses his proposal to the wrong sister. Though the book is fiction, and the characters not portraits, it is based on fact. A stunning tale of loss and self-sacrifice, it is truly one of the most memorable love stories of the last century.
Is Green Dolphin Country appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This is a classic literary romance with themes of sacrifice, mistaken identity, and complex family dynamics. No explicit content, but deals with adult emotional situations including heartbreak and moral compromise.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include heartbreak, deception, and self-sacrifice.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in classic romance and character-driven drama will appreciate this sweeping historical love story across two continents.