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Legacy of Love traces the lives of three women: Charlotte, who follows her passions from Victorian London to Kabul; her granddaughter Alexandra, whose spirit shines in a portrait; and her great‑granddaughter Cara, who seeks courage to survive wartime England. The novel spans the arc of modern British history, exploring love, legacy, and the perseverance of family ties.
Each generation confronts its own challenges—political upheaval, war, and personal ambition—yet their shared determination binds them together, illustrating how the past shapes and sustains the present.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Joanna Trollope
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