“It was not in her nature to stop short at half-measures, not to pause when once she had fixed her purpose. If she ever trembled on looking forward to the utter ruin she was about to encounter, her second emotion was to despise herself for such pusillanimity, and to be roused to renewed energy.”
Lodore is a 19th-century novel that delves into the lives of its characters as they embark on a journey filled with adventure and romantic intrigue. The story is set against the backdrop of a rugged landscape, offering readers a glimpse into the era's societal norms and personal struggles. more
“I have found the more worthwhile something is, the more of your life is required to achieve it.”
“For the greater good": the phrase that always precedes the greatest evil.”