Unveil the compelling tale of "Forbidden Love's Challenge" - an alluring novel that lay dormant for decades, penned by the audacious Vita Sackville-West. In the year 1920, "Challenge" was set to meet the world, only to face a sudden change of heart by the fearless author herself. It wasn't a lack of confidence in her work that halted its publication, but the potential scandal it could ignite. The love affair between Vita and Violet Trefusis had soared to its apex, leading the daring duo to elope to France, forsaking all ...
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Unveil the compelling tale of "Forbidden Love's Challenge" - an alluring novel that lay dormant for decades, penned by the audacious Vita Sackville-West. In the year 1920, "Challenge" was set to meet the world, only to face a sudden change of heart by the fearless author herself. It wasn't a lack of confidence in her work that halted its publication, but the potential scandal it could ignite. The love affair between Vita and Violet Trefusis had soared to its apex, leading the daring duo to elope to France, forsaking all else - even their own families - to embrace a life of love and freedom. "Challenge" was written amidst the passion of this very period. At its core, this captivating novel may appear to be an epic adventure, with Julian, the enigmatic young Englishman, and Eve, the woman he deeply cherishes, entwined in a riveting revolt on a Greek island. Yet, beneath the surface, it is an enchanting love story, crafted in the presence of Vita's beloved and inspired by her every breath. As the title suggests, "Forbidden Love's Challenge" dares to confront the very society that once condemned Vita and her lover, defying norms and expectations. Published in the USA in 1923, this literary gem remained banned and hidden from the UK for over half a century. Prepare to be mesmerized by the timeless allure of this buried treasure, a testament to the courage and resilience of two hearts united against the world. Dive into a world of forbidden passion, courage, and the indomitable spirit of love that transcends all barriers. "Forbidden Love's Challenge" will leave you spellbound, its echoes resonating long after the final page is turned.
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Add this copy of Challenge Sackville-West, V. to cart. $28.11, good condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1983 by Avon Books.
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Very Good. Book 297pp. Green cloth boards, titles on spine and front board in orange. Some soiling to boards. Binding tight, corners solid, slight spine lean. "Richardson Memorial Library" book plate on front pasted down endpaper, but no library markings present in book. Residue from past paste-down of some sort around edges of rear pasted down endpaper. Pages clean and unmarked, some toning to page ends. Uncommon edition of Sackville-West's fictionalized account of her relationship with Violet Trefusis.
