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Call Back the Dream chronicles the enduring love story of Camille Talbot, the daughter of a rural vicar, and Alexander Maxwell, a young nobleman of the English gentry. Set against the backdrop of 18th‑century Britain, the novel spans almost twenty years, charting the couple’s early courtship, prolonged separation, and the manifold hardships that test their devotion.
Through richly drawn characters and evocative settings, the saga explores themes of duty, social expectation, and the resilience of love in the face of hardship. Each reunion is tinged with both triumph and sorrow, underscoring the bittersweet nature of their bond.
First publish date: January 2, 1990
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Barbara Hazard
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