The Bondage of Love
Author: Catherine Cookson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 478
Catherine Cookson’s The Bondage of Love commands attention as a historical romance that confronts the constraints of class, loyalty, and personal ambition in early 20th-century England. It chronicles the life of Kate Hannigan, a resilient young woman whose marriage to a respected doctor thrusts her into a world of social scrutiny and simmering resentment. Cookson presents a sharp portrait of familial tension and societal prejudice, as Kate battles the lingering hostility of her husband's mother and the rigid expectations of polite society. The novel illustrates the emotional toll of upward mobility and the fierce determination required to protect love against corrosive judgment. With vivid period detail and unflinching character dynamics, Cookson asserts the enduring power of integrity and affection in the face of adversity.
Author: Catherine Cookson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 478
Catherine Cookson’s The Bondage of Love commands attention as a historical romance that confronts the constraints of class, loyalty, and personal ambition in early 20th-century England. It chronicles the life of Kate Hannigan, a resilient young woman whose marriage to a respected doctor thrusts her into a world of social scrutiny and simmering resentment. Cookson presents a sharp portrait of familial tension and societal prejudice, as Kate battles the lingering hostility of her husband's mother and the rigid expectations of polite society. The novel illustrates the emotional toll of upward mobility and the fierce determination required to protect love against corrosive judgment. With vivid period detail and unflinching character dynamics, Cookson asserts the enduring power of integrity and affection in the face of adversity.