London Pride
When the World Was Younger

London Pride: When the World Was Younger is a Victorian historical novel set during the English Civil War, following Sir John Kirkland, a loyalist cavalier, and his daughter Angela. Fleeing the dangers of war, they journey to a convent in Louvain, confronting loss, exile, and the weight of history. Braddon explores loyalty, faith, and family bonds, contrasting innocence and hope against a backdrop of political turmoil and personal sacrifice.