Description
All the Sunrises in the World
Book Summary
A romantic narrative novel set in Victorian England, where young Anne Collingwood sees her life turned upside down after a chance encounter with a stranger under a waterfall. What was meant to be an unspeakable secret becomes a constant threat when that same man, Sir Edmund De Featherstone, arrives at her home as a guest. Between the coldness of a future baronet and the weight of social conventions, Anne must navigate a forbidden love that could cost her everything.
What is it about?
The story follows Anne Collingwood, a young woman from high society who, overwhelmed by the demands of her debut, seeks a moment of freedom in the countryside. There, behind a waterfall, she runs into a stranger with a burning gaze. The incident, which must remain a secret to preserve her reputation, becomes unsustainable when Sir Edmund De Featherstone, the future baronet of Alderley Edge, moves into her home indefinitely. To her horror, Anne discovers that he is the man from the waterfall, but he now regards her with a coldness and disdain that contrast with the fire they once shared. Tension between the two grows as she struggles to hide the truth and he seems determined to ignore what happened, in a game of seduction and danger where every look could be a condemnation.
Main Themes
- The conflict between personal desire and social conventions in the Victorian era.
- Forbidden love and secrets that threaten family reputation.
- The tension between initial attraction and the other's apparent indifference.
- The pressure of social debut and the control over the lives of young women.
- Games of power and seduction between two people brought together by chance and destiny.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of historical romance novels who enjoy plots featuring forbidden love, family secrets, and characters trapped between duty and passion. Ideal for those seeking a story set in 19th-century England, with dialogue charged with tension and a romance built on misunderstandings and eloquent glances.
What this book offers
- An immersion into the oppressive and fascinating atmosphere of Victorian high society.
- An intense romance built on the contrast between initial attraction and subsequent coldness.
- A protagonist who must decide between the safety of conventions and the risk of following her heart.
- A plot full of chance encounters, unspeakable secrets, and sustained emotional tension.
- Over 500 pages of romantic narrative that allow for deep development of characters and their conflicts.
Technical Specifications
- Author: E. M. Torres
- Publisher: Mil Amores
- Language: Spanish
- Theme: Romantic narrative
- Collection: Fondo
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2023
- Number of pages: 578
- Weight: 803 g
Editorial Review
A historical romance novel that focuses on emotional tension and the internal conflict of its protagonists. The premise of a chance encounter that turns into forced cohabitation offers an ideal setting to develop a romance full of misunderstandings and contained desires. The Victorian setting and the weight of social conventions add layers of conflict that enrich the plot. Recommended for those looking for an extensive and immersive read, with characters who must confront their own feelings while dealing with the expectations of their time.