CHARLES REX…… is a good read……rich with in- depth characters, a little mysterious and very heart warming. 300 Pages in print!• This volume includes a “Detailed Biography” of our author, Ethel M. Dell.The story concerns the unrepentent male, Charles, and the very innocent young lady, Toby. Charles is a dissolute, careless hedonist. Toby is, seemingly, an orphan with a mysterious past. What raises this above the stereotypical novel is the writing’s verve and energy. Toby, disguised as a boy, is discovered by Charles stowed away on his yacht. She begs to stay, Charles agrees. She maintains the disguise, unaware that Charles has figured it out. Bored Charles is amused by Toby’s devotion. The yacht is rammed and sunk one foggy night. Charles saves her life, but the masquerade is over. To protect her reputation he leaves her with friends. But Charles finds that he cannot simply walk away from her and his feelings. There are a two subplots involving Toby’s parentage and Charles’ ugly reputation. This is a really fast moving, enjoyable romance with an interesting look at English society after the devastation of World War One.In summary: Charles Rex lived for himself until he met Toby and you will see this changes his life forever. This is a struggle against a hidden secret, and the love of a strong man and a courageous woman which makes this story one that is regarded as Miss Dell’s best.Looking for another good book? Just enter the name TLC BOOKS, Edited at the search box and you will be taken to our main page, where you will be able to peruse all our titles…many are Christian and Wholesome novels.
