
Lucinda
by Anthony Hope
'Lucinda' Summary
Waldo and Lucinda are set to wed in 1914 London, but Lucinda disappears on their wedding day, leaving behind a note mentioning an Italian gentleman. Her disappearance, coupled with the outbreak of the First World War, plunges Waldo into a spiral of uncertainty and grief. While the war rages on, Waldo tirelessly searches for Lucinda, haunted by the mystery of her disappearance. He eventually discovers her, but the path leading to her reappearance unveils a web of hidden emotions, societal pressures, and the devastating effects of war. Lucinda's story, woven into the tapestry of a turbulent era, explores themes of love, duty, secrets, and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.Book Details
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Anthony Hope
England
Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, better known as Anthony Hope was a British novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels but he is remembered predominantly for only two b...
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