An unconventional woman defies the rules of noble turn-of-the-century
Sweden in an epic novel of love, secrets, family ties, and rediscovery
by the bestselling author of The Moonlit Garden.
Sweden, 1913. Having petitioned the court for independence from her
aristocratic family, the young and vibrant Agneta Lejongård takes
control of her destiny. In Stockholm, she explores her bohemian passions
in art and free love, joins the suffragette movement with her best
friend, and defiantly resists the expectations of women in high society.
Then comes news of a tragic accident and an urgent summons to return to
the family's manor house in the country. As for Agneta's forward path in
life, she must now follow it back home.
Though the grand horse-breeding estate of Lion Hall stirs some warm
memories, what lies ahead tests Agneta's independent spirit: a
disapproving mother locked in the traditions of a woman's proper place,
two men vying for Agneta's heart, and a twist of fate that upends her
life once again. Torn between a daughter's duty and the freedom she
pines for, Agneta struggles not only to rebuild her future, but also to
protect the future of Lion Hall itself. Forging a new path brings
challenges, rewards, and a true purpose that she never could have
imagined.
