However, the whole event has affected Celia in some way and she is not quite the same when she regains consciousness.Īs Celia’s condition deteriorates, only Dr. As the party tour the ruins, Celia’s condition worsens resulting in a fainting fit. Upon the day of their visit to Igtham Mote, Celia begins to feel rather unwell. Akananda, a dear friend and confidante.ĭuring the course of the guests’ visit, Celia’s mother suggests a trip to nearby Igtham Mote, an old 16th century ruin that is enveloped in mystery and intrigue. Lilly Taylor, Celia’s mother is also in attendance and accompanied by Dr.
Hosting an informal gathering at Medfield Place, Celia and Richard have invited friends and family to spend the weekend at their home. Referring to the Marsdon family chronicle, Sir Richard questions whether or not his own fate with Celia has already been written and if history is bound to repeat itself. He envisages that his family fate and love for Celia will be her downfall. Sir Richard has gradually forgone the affections of Celia, as he feels his love is too dangerous. Having recently inherited the property from his father, Sir Richard is a troubled soul. Celia is married to the heir of Medfield Place, Sir Richard Marsdon. Set in Sussex in 1968, part one of the book opens with the story of Celia, “a young, rich, unhappy American” contemplating her newly acquired title, that of “Lady of the Manor” at Medfield Place. Analogous to a dream, I almost felt as if I were surrounded by the characters, present during the life events they experienced and privy to the most intimate moments they shared. The author’s narrative has the ability to create a truly vivid depiction of life during the 1500’s.
Hailed as a modern classic, the book was first published in 1972. From the moment I started reading, I was immersed into someone else’s life, a life that was very different from my own. This is a topic I have never contemplated or read much about, but with a mild curiosity, I was open to reading a tale that would draw me in regardless of the theme. Two stories are intertwined through the theme of reincarnation.
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