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Set in the world of Edwardian England, this emotionally rich novel explores the complex relationship between love, social ambition, and personal integrity. When Rachel Fleckring-a young woman of modest means-meets Louis Fores, a man with charm and a mysterious past, she is swept into a world of wealth, luxury, and hidden consequences. As their relationship deepens, the tension between financial security and emotional truth threatens to unravel everything. With his trademark psychological depth and attention to the intricacies of class and character, Arnold Bennett crafts a subtle and compelling narrative. The Price of Love is not merely a romance; it is a critique of the moral compromises and emotional sacrifices demanded by a rigidly stratified society. Through its beautifully drawn characters and restrained prose, the novel poses timeless questions about what we give up-and what we gain-for love. A must-read for admirers of literary realism and quietly powerful storytelling.