A Hardy, Thomas 1840-1928 creator text utu 2002 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Laodicean: A Story of To-day" by Thomas Hardy is a novel published in 1880-81. Paula Power inherits a medieval castle and finds herself torn between two suitors: George Somerset, a modern London architect, and Captain De Stancy, representing aristocratic tradition. When De Stancy's illegitimate son schemes to manipulate Paula's affections through falsified telegrams and photographs, the resulting deceptions threaten to destroy her chance at happiness. This unusual Hardy tale explores the conflict between modernity and romantic medievalism through intrigue and subterfuge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Laodicean Release date is 2002-06-01 Produced by Les Bowler, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Castles -- Conservation and restoration -- Fiction Love stories Wessex (England) -- Fiction Architects -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3258 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3258 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133110.0 3258