Through a Glass Darkly / Karleen Koen / 726 pages

Frequently quoting from scriptures, Through a Glass Darkly tells of life in England and France during the 1700's.  The title itself refers to 1 Corinthians 13:11-13, "For now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face; now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."  Barbara Alderley, at 15, is of marriageable age and her promiscuous mother, the beautiful Diana, is plotting a suitable match with Roger Montgoeffrey, one of Barbara's grandfather Richard's commanding soldiers.  Barbara has always loved Roger, but the relationship brings infidelity, homosexuality, financial ruin, and no children.  This is an eye-opening look at 18th century English life, love, and family.